Dispensing Optician - Croydon - Advanced Independent

About the Opportunity

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded independent optical practice in Croydon for a Dispensing Optician to join their established, patient-focused team.

This practice has built an excellent local reputation for delivering personal, high-quality eyecare, with a strong emphasis on doing things properly - taking time with patients, offering considered advice, and building long-term relationships within the community.

They are open to flexible working arrangements, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to balance professional fulfilment with lifestyle needs.

The Role

As Dispensing Optician, you'll play a central role in the patient journey, working closely with patients and the wider clinical team to deliver a seamless, high-standard experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing expert dispensing advice tailored to prescription, lifestyle, and visual needs
Supporting patients with confident frame and lens selection
Ensuring a smooth handover from eye examination to dispensing
Adjustments, repairs, and ongoing aftercare
Maintaining consistently high professional and clinical standards
Building trust and long-term relationships with a loyal patient baseAbout You

This role would suit someone who:

Is a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician
Takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care
Enjoys working in a quality-driven, independent environment
Is confident, personable, and professional
Values patient relationships over transactional optics
Is open to full-time or flexible working arrangementsWhat's On Offer

Salary up to £36,000
Full-time role with flexible working options considered
A patient-focused, independent working environment
Supportive leadership and an experienced team
A role where your dispensing expertise is genuinely valued
Long-term stability within a well-established local practiceHow to Apply

If you're a Dispensing Optician looking for a role where you can take your time, do things properly, and still maintain flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed