Average Dispensing Optician salary in the UK

Position: Dispensing OpticianLocation:  Letchworth Garden City  Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experienceWorking Hours: Full-time or part timeExperience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician's and must have a GOC number. Specsavers in Letchworth Garden City are looking for a new Dispensing Optician. On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we're seeking a conscientious Dispensing Optician to join our dynamic team at Specsavers in Letchworth Garden City. Be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic part of the UK!  What's on Offer? Salary: up to £40,000Staff discount Great holiday allowance5-minute walk from train stationTarget based bonus schemeSocial team outingsOutstanding clinical and professional development opportunitiesGOC/ABDO fees paid for Pension contribution What we're looking for Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You'll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we're looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward. Find out more! For more information or to apply, please contact Katie Francome at Specsavers Recruitment Services on or email  #LI-KC1

Qualified Dispensing Optician – Bolton Job Title: Qualified Dispensing OpticianLocation: Bolton town centre, with occasional support across nearby practicesSalary: £30,000–£33,500 depending on experienceHours: Full-time; a four-day working week may be consideredContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Weekend availability is essentialAre you a Qualified Dispensing Optician looking for a busy, successful practice where you can develop professionally and genuinely feel part of the business?Insightful Recruitment is working with a well-established optical group in Bolton that is looking for a personable and commercially aware Qualified Dispensing Optician to join its growing team.The greatest requirement is within its busy Bolton town centre practice, although the successful candidate may occasionally support two nearby practices. Your primary location will be agreed based on your experience, personality and the environment in which you are likely to perform at your best. The practice This is a busy and successful optical practice carrying out approximately 600–700 eye examinations each week, including enhanced optical services.The practice operates around six to seven Optometrist clinics each day and has an established team of more than 50 employees, with approximately 11–13 colleagues working across the shop floor during busy periods.The directors are hands-on, accessible and committed to creating a supportive, family-oriented working environment where employees are treated as individuals. The role As a Qualified Dispensing Optician, you will:Provide professional and patient-focused dispensing advice.Dispense across a wide range of prescriptions and lens options.Recommend suitable products based on each patient’s prescription, lifestyle and individual needs.Explain lens designs, coatings and additional options clearly and confidently.Support patients throughout their journey and deliver an excellent standard of customer care.Contribute to the practice’s commercial performance while maintaining an ethical approach to dispensing.Work collaboratively with Optometrists, Optical Assistants and the wider management team.Support the development of less experienced colleagues where appropriate.Occasionally provide support within another nearby practice when required. Working pattern Full-time hours are available.A four-day working week can be considered.A pattern of four days one week and five days the following week may also be considered.Weekend availability is essential. Salary and benefits Salary of approximately £30,000–£33,500 depending on experience.Store-related dispensing bonus.28 days’ holiday.Internal professional development and advancement opportunities.Support for candidates interested in progressing into practice or store management.Regular access to hands-on and supportive directors. About you To be considered, you must:Be a fully qualified and GOC-registered Dispensing Optician.Have strong clinical and technical dispensing knowledge.Be confident working within a busy, fast-paced practice.Communicate naturally and build rapport with a wide variety of patients.Combine excellent patient care with good commercial awareness.Be comfortable working as part of a large and established team.Be flexible regarding weekend working and occasional support across nearby practices.Bring a positive, professional and team-focused attitude.This opportunity would suit an experienced Dispensing Optician or a confident newly qualified DO looking for a busy environment with excellent patient variety, professional development and genuine long-term career opportunities.To apply, please submit your CV or contact Rachel at Insightful Recruitment for a confidential discussion:

Job Title: Qualified Dispensing OpticianLocation: North ManchesterHours: Full-time or four days per week | Fixed working days | Saturdays requiredSalary: Competitive and negotiable depending on experienceEssential: GOC-registered Dispensing Optician with at least 12 months’ recent experience in a UK optical practice Qualified Dispensing OpticianAre you a commercially confident Qualified Dispensing Optician looking for a friendly, supportive practice with fixed working days and no late nights?We are recruiting for a large, established optical practice in North Manchester. You will join a welcoming and supportive team where colleagues work together to provide an excellent patient experience.The practice is looking for a QDO who can combine strong technical and product knowledge with a warm, needs-led approach. You will take the time to understand each patient’s lifestyle and visual requirements before recommending the most appropriate frame, lens and coating options.The RoleDelivering accurate, patient-focused dispensingUnderstanding patients’ lifestyles, prescriptions and visual requirementsRecommending suitable frames, lenses, coatings and additional optionsExplaining product features and benefits clearlySupporting complex and higher-value prescriptionsTaking accurate measurements and helping to reduce avoidable remakesProviding technical guidance to patients and colleaguesContributing towards individual and practice performance targetsSupporting the wider patient journey and shop-floor teamMaintaining high professional and clinical standardsBuilding trusted, long-term relationships with patientsAbout YouTo be considered, you must be a fully qualified Dispensing Optician, currently registered with the GOC, with at least 12 months’ recent experience working in a UK optical practice.Applications without the required UK optical experience will not be progressed.You will also need:A patient-focused and needs-led approachCommercial awareness and experience working towards targetsThe ability to make suitable recommendations without over-sellingExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA positive, flexible and team-focused attitudeAvailability to work SaturdaysThe PackageCompetitive salary, negotiable depending on experienceFull-time or four-day working pattern consideredIndividual bonus opportunityFixed working daysNo late nightsFree parking50% friends and family discountEmployee discount schemeSupport with further qualifications and professional developmentFriendly and supportive working environmentThis is a fantastic opportunity for a QDO who wants to become an important part of a successful practice while continuing to develop professionally.To apply, submit your CV or contact Rachel at Insightful Recruitment for a confidential conversation.