Dispensing Optician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bridgwater
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

GOC registration Dispensing spectacles Varifocals Bifocals Single vision lenses Patient communication Frame adjustment Customer service

FULL DESCRIPTION

Dispensing Optician Job Bridgwater

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry Division presents an opportunity for a Qualified Dispensing Optician in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Job Details

  • Job Reference: FH39124
  • Published: 18th February 2026
  • Start Date: 25th May 2026
  • Salary: TBC
  • Location: Bridgwater
  • Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Dispensing Optician Job Bridgwater – Optometry Jobs Somerset

High-Spec Independent Practice | Full or Part Time | Above Average Salary | No Sundays

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Optometry Division is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Dispensing Optician to join a high-spec independent optical practice in Bridgwater, Somerset.

This is a forward-thinking, patient-focused independent which continues to invest in both the clinical environment and overall patient experience. The practice has built an excellent local reputation for delivering service beyond today’s standards.

Why Join This Practice?

  • High-spec independent optical practice
  • Excellent product and designer frame ranges
  • Flexible, above-average salary (DOE)
  • Full or part-time considered
  • Closed Sundays
  • No late evenings
  • Genuine opportunities for professional development
  • Comfortable, friendly environment where the patient journey is the core focus.

The Role

This position would suit a skilled and experienced GOC-registered Dispensing Optician who:

  • Delivers exceptional customer service
  • Enjoys building lasting patient relationships
  • Is confident dispensing a wide variety of lens types
  • Takes pride in delivering a personalised, premium service

You will be encouraged to contribute ideas, undertake further training, and continue developing your dispensing career within a supportive independent setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispensing spectacles and lenses tailored to individual prescriptions and lifestyles
  • Advising on frames, lens options, and specialist products
  • Adjusting and repairing frames
  • Ensuring patients feel informed, confident, and valued
  • Staying updated with industry trends and product developments
  • Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure seamless practice operations

Ideal Candidate

  • Fully qualified Dispensing Optician with current GOC registration
  • Proven experience within an optical practice
  • Confident dispensing single vision, bifocals, varifocals and specialist lenses
  • Strong communication skills and patient rapport-building ability
  • Professional, motivated, and customer-focused approach

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a highly respected healthcare recruitment specialist supporting professionals across optics, dentistry, pharmacy and primary care throughout the UK. We provide confidential advice, market insight, and long-term career support to ensure successful, sustainable placements.

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