Dispensing Optician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Tynemouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Dispensing spectacles Lens dispensing Frame adjustment and repair Customer service GOC registration Varifocal dispensing Patient consultation Optical product knowledge

FULL DESCRIPTION

Dispensing Optician Jobs Tynemouth

  • Job Reference: FH38861
  • Published: 14th November 2025
  • Start Date: 26th January 2026
  • Salary: £34,000
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Location: Tynemouth / North Shields

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Optometry division have a unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced Dispensing Optician to join this Independent optical practice with locations based in the North East. Our client is a high spec, independent practice and you will enjoy the benefit of working in a comfortable and friendly environment. This forward thinking Independent practice aim to provide a service beyond today's standards and are known for being very customer focused, with an excellent reputation. You will be a skilled and experienced Dispensing Optician who delivers excellent customer service and have experience dispensing a variety of lens types to patients of all ages. It is all about the patient journey and exceeding expectations here, which gives great job and customer satisfaction. Our client will encourage and support you in your dispensing career and welcome ideas and training to develop your role to push you further.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispense spectacles, lenses, and optical products based on patients’ prescriptions and specific needs.
  • Adjust and repair frames
  • Deliver high-quality customer service, making patients feel informed and comfortable about their choices.
  • Provide personalised advice on frames and lens
  • Stay updated on the latest industry trends
  • Collaborate with the wider team to ensure smooth operations and a seamless patient experience.

Ideal Candidate

  • Fully qualified Dispensing Optician with GOC registration.
  • Proven experience in an optical practice
  • Strong ability to build rapport with patients of all ages.
  • Experience dispensing a wide range of lenses, including single-vision, bifocals, varifocals, and specialist lenses.

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