Dispensing Optician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Optical Dispensing Patient Care Frame Styling Lens Selection Customer Service Communication Skills GOC registration Eyewear Fashion

FULL DESCRIPTION

Flame Health is currently working with a high-end independent optical practice in Central London to recruit a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced dispensing professional to join a modern, fashion-led optical environment while benefiting from a genuine Monday to Friday working schedule with no weekend commitments.

JOB Details:

  • Job Reference: FH39205
  • Published: 10th March 2026
  • Start Date: 29th June 2026
  • Salary: £35,000
  • Location: London
  • Employment Type: Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Flame Health is currently working with a high-end independent optical practice in Central London to recruit a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced dispensing professional to join a modern, fashion-led optical environment while benefiting from a genuine Monday to Friday working schedule with no weekend commitments.

The practice has built a strong reputation for delivering premium eyewear, personalised dispensing services and exceptional patient care, and continues to grow within the competitive Central London optical market.

The Opportunity

This role offers a Dispensing Optician the chance to work within a stylish independent practice where both clinical expertise and eyewear styling are highly valued. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering a first-class patient experience, supporting patients in selecting high-quality frames and lenses tailored to their individual needs.

In addition to dispensing responsibilities, the role provides an opportunity to contribute to the commercial and product development side of the practice, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position with genuine influence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver expert optical dispensing advice and patient care
  • Assist patients with frame styling and lens selection
  • Maintain the highest standards of customer service and patient experience
  • Support frame buying and product selection
  • Contribute to pricing strategies and product positioning
  • Assist with elements of practice development and recruitment support
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the practice

Experience with lens glazing would be beneficial but is not essential.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician who combines strong clinical knowledge with a passion for eyewear fashion and styling.

Key attributes include:

  • GOC registration (essential)
  • A strong understanding of optical dispensing and patient care
  • Commercial awareness and confidence within a retail optical environment
  • A genuine interest in premium eyewear and frame styling
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive and motivated approach to contributing to practice success

Candidates with three or more years’ dispensing experience would be particularly well suited to this role.

Salary & Benefits

  • £35,000 – £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
  • Monday to Friday working schedule
  • No weekend work
  • 8-hour shifts
  • Paid holiday allowance
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Excellent long-term career prospects within an independent practice

About Flame Health Optometry

Flame Health is a specialist Optometry recruitment consultancy with over 25 years’ experience supporting Optical Professionals across the UK & Ireland. We operate a confidential, consultancy-led recruitment model, ensuring discretion for both candidates and employers.

You can apply or request further information in complete confidence via our website. Alternatively, to apply for this Optometry position, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Flame Health:

**Freephone: 0800 085 0858 Phone: [contact hidden]** Email: [contact hidden]

Compliance & Professional Standards

Flame Health Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business. We are Corporate Members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and adhere to the REC Code of Professional Practice.

We are ICO registered and fully compliant with UK GDPR and UK data protection legislation, ensuring secure and confidential handling of all applicant information.

JOB Details:

  • Job Reference: FH39205
  • Published: 10th March 2026
  • Start Date: 29th June 2026
  • Salary: £35,000
  • Location: London
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Job Categories: Dispensing Optician Jobs, Optometry Jobs, Optometry Jobs in Greater London, Optometry Jobs in London

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