Dispensing Optician

Dispensing Optician Vacancy - Martin Steels Optometrists

We are a high-calibre, well-regarded independent practice nestled in Emsworth, proudly serving our local community across Chichester Harbour and the surrounding areas.

We take pride in offering a calm, controlled environment where patient care comes first. We schedule appropriate appointment times and dispense exclusively with qualified Dispensing Opticians to ensure every patient receives exceptional service. Working here means joining a close-knit, experienced team supported by a loyal patient base that values our expertise and personal approach.

You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient. If you are looking for a practice where your knowledge is genuinely valued and where team collaboration comes naturally, a role with us could be the perfect fit.

We offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance:

• • Competitive Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 FTE per annum (DOE)

  • Flexible Working: Days and hours open to discussion

  • Weekend & Holiday Balance: Saturdays are half-days only; no Sunday or Bank Holiday working

  • Professional Fees: GOC registration fees and Professional Indemnity insurance fully covered

  • Professional Development: Free and regular CPD course opportunities

  • Healthcare & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health (cashback on healthcare purchases) and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Perks: Birthday off work and access to retail discounts

  • Environment: A supportive, friendly, and well-equipped independent practice setting

We are seeking a dedicated, part-time Dispensing Optician who brings genuine enthusiasm and technical expertise to our team. In this role, you will deliver tailored dispensing solutions, guiding patients through the selection of precision lenses and high-quality eyewear suited to their visual and lifestyle needs. You will take accurate measurements, ensure precise fittings, and manage complex prescriptions or adjustments with confidence.

Thriving as part of our supportive team, you will understand how to maintain a thoughtful balance between high clinical standards and practice performance. We value team members who bring initiative to the workplace, and we actively encourage you to contribute fresh ideas to help us continually elevate our service and optical dispensing standards.

Most importantly, you will be someone who takes pride in building trust with patients and delivering outstanding service. Whether you are answering patient queries, resolving dispensing challenges, or keeping practice operations running smoothly, you will bring warmth, care, and expertise to every interaction.

Additional Information:

• You must be registered with the GOC or appropriate governing body in order to apply for this role
• Our frame selection includes Blackfin, Silhouette, Face a Face, Prodesign, Maui Jim
• We have 2 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 9, will be 10 including you!

Click apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch