Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant

Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant 

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. 

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme 

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance

At David Henderson Opticians we believe there's no such thing as a typical patient. We understand that everyone comes to us with different needs and will require something different to best suit them. 

We are looking for a part time Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.

As a Dispensing Optician or Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day to day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. 

Additional Information:

• This role requires you to work 3 days a week (we can be flexible on days) - NO WEEKENDS

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.