Dispensing Optician

Specsavers; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Blackburn is seeking a Dispensing Optician to run a specialist clinic and support patients experiencing sight concerns. The role offers flexibility for full-time and part-time applicants, with a focus on providing excellent customer service within a supportive team environment. Benefits include a starting salary from £30,000, 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities. Enjoy a vibrant team culture with regular events and additional perks.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Pension contribution

Professional fees paid

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to Headspace

Confidential employee helpline (WeCare)

Outstanding clinical and professional development

Support with CPD points

Regular team events

Qualifications

• Must have a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing.
• Excellent understanding of optics and audiology customer journeys.
• Passionate about providing top-notch customer service.

Responsibilities

• Run a specialist clinic and support patients with their sight concerns.
• Work as part of a team to provide excellent patient experiences.

Skills

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing

Job description

Whether you’ve just qualified or already have experience and looking for a new challenge, our Dispensing Optician role could be just right for you.

Specsavers in Blackburn are looking to grow their team and are looking for a new Dispensing Optician to join the Dispensing Opticians to support. You will be working with a great wider team also and the focus is to give patients the best experience.

As our new Dispensing Optician, you will be running a specialist clinic at Specsavers Blackburn. You will predominantly look after concerns, so if a patient is struggling with their sight you will support them with this.

The team are very social and love to get out together, most recently the team have been out go karting, crystal maze experience and meditation, as well as celebrating Eid and having a book club. There is also fresh fruit delivered regularly and food available if you've forgotten your lunch as well as a lounge with a TV and staff room for quieter breaks. Most importantly… there's a coffee machine for you to enjoy those Latte's!

With a focus on flexibility, we are open to full-time and part-time applicants and would love to hear what your ideal working week looks like so we can work with you to accommodate this as best as possible.

What’s on Offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• From £30,000 salary (experience depending)
• 33 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Full time or part time with weekend flexibility
• Pension contribution
• Professional fees paid
• Specsavers Perks – our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the “Headspace” app
• WeCare – UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support with IP, other higher accreditations and Pathway
• Access to latest clinical technology and equipment
• Support with CPD points
• Regular team events and team building evenings

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. Firstly, you’ll need a BSc (HONS) in Ophthalmic Dispensing and an excellent understanding of both the optics and audiology customer journeys. You must have excellent listening and communication skills, be passionate about providing top-notch customer service, and be a great team worker.

Got all of these? We can’t wait for you to apply, at or to have a confidential chat, please connect with Leah in the recruitment team at [e-mail]