Dispensing Optician -Private Independent Opticians
Location: Croydon
Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 DOE
Employment Type: Full-time | Monday to Saturday rota (1 Saturday off per month) | No Sundays or Bank Holidays
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established, patient-focused independent optical practice in Croydon who are looking to hire a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician to join their friendly and professional team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident dispenser who enjoys delivering exceptional patient care, working with high-quality products, and being part of a supportive environment with genuine long-term career prospects.
Located in a busy and well-connected area of Croydon, the practice benefits from a strong and loyal patient base, excellent transport links into Central London, and a diverse community demographic, creating a varied and rewarding dispensing environment.
The Role
As Dispensing Optician, you’ll play a key part in the patient journey, acting as the vital link between the consulting room and the dispensing process. You’ll provide expert advice, deliver a premium experience, and ensure every patient leaves with the best possible solution for their lifestyle and visual needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding customer service with a warm, professional approach
- Support the three-way handover between the Optometrist and patient
- Guide patients through frame and lens selection with confidence
- Take accurate measurements, including the use of digital dispensing tools where required
- Ensure orders are processed smoothly and liaise with suppliers when needed
- Carry out quality checks, fittings, and adjustments to ensure comfort and accuracy
- Complete administration and clinical record keeping to a high standard, ensuring GDPR compliance
- Handle transactions accurately and in line with practice procedures
- Support and supervise Dispensing Assistants, providing training where appropriate
- Assist with minor repairs to spectacles and hearing devices
- Resolve patient queries professionally, escalating where necessary
- Maintain excellent standards of presentation in both personal appearance and practice environment
- Keep up to date with products, clinical techniques, CPD, and GOC requirements
Requirements
- Previous experience within an optical dispensing environment
- Level 6 Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing (or equivalent)
- GOC registration
- Strong communication skills with a patient-first mindset
- Confident using IT systems with strong organisational skills
- Positive, adaptable, and motivated to develop within a progressive independent practice
Package & Benefits
- Competitive salary: £33,000 – £37,000 DOE
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- No Sunday or Bank Holiday working
- 1 Saturday off per month
- Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice option available) and Life Assurance
- Incentive scheme
- Staff and family discounts
- Ongoing training and development support, including CPD events
- Company sick pay
- Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle to Work scheme
- Team-building events and a genuinely supportive culture
Interview Process
The process is swift and transparent, designed to assess both clinical and cultural fit:
- Initial telephone interview with the Practice Manager
- Final on-site interview within the practice
Interested?
If you’re a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician seeking an opportunity within a well-established independent practice, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded independent practice that genuinely prioritises patient care, staff development, and long-term career progression.
Contact
Ben Warnes
Compass Associates – Audiology & Hearing Care Division
07908 224 207
bwarnes@compassltd.co.uk
…