Dispensing Optician

Join Our Team at Wallace Opticians in West Lothian

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time and full-time opportunities (Minimum 18.5 Maximum 37.5 hours)

Location: West Lothian

Salary: £29K-33K FTE based on experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Dispensing Optician to join our expanding, patient-focussed team at Wallace Opticians, which has successfully served the Whitburn community for over 55 years.

You will be a valued and important member of our friendly team. We pride ourselves on prioritising high-quality patient care within our well-established independent practice.

Benefits

· 30 days holiday per year (pro rata), including Christmas to New Year closure

· Practice Closes for 1 hour lunch break every day

· Practice team performance bonus paid monthly

· A complimentary pair of glasses every year

· Professional fees paid

· Access to exceptional products to allow you to find the best solution for patient needs

· A dispensing appointment system supporting you to have the time to fully look after your patients

Key responsibilities

· Delivering a high level of patient care and tailored dispensing

· Building relationships with patients and offering a personalised service

· Uphold the highest standard of patient care, prioritising patient comfort and trust

· Work collaboratively with our supportive practice team to surpass patient expectations

· Providing expert advice on frame styling, lens options and other vision solutions

· Engage in continuous professional development to remain at the forefront of the field

· Taking an active role in helping to develop the rest of the team and overseeing dispensing standards

What we need you to bring to our team

· We’re looking for a Dispensing Optician who is confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients

· GOC registered

· Intent to develop leadership qualities including excellent communication and organisation skills

· Ability to manage your time effectively

· Values building positive professional relationships with colleagues and patients

· Excellent product knowledge and a keen eye for style!

What’s next?

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Angela Dickson (Practice Manager) via telephone (01501 740855) or by e-mailing [email protected]; we would be delighted to tell you more about the role and our practice.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to the above e-mail address. Please include details of your preferred working pattern in your application.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre-employment check after receiving an offer. You will be asked to submit a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) application and provide relevant references.

If applying for this role, please mention that you saw the advert on the OT website.