Dispensing Optician
Job description
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Ready todeliver the best patient carefromthe heart of our store?If your answer is yes, as a qualified Dispensing Optician, youcouldbearole model playing a key part in creating a warm, friendly atmosphere, and an outstanding store environment for our customers and industry-leading team.
Our store
Specsavers in Alloa are looking for a passionate Dispensing Optician to join their busy store on a full-time basis. Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience, we want to hear from you! The store has 3 test rooms and is fully equipped with the latest clinical technology. There is free parking available close to the store and fantastic public transport links.
Our team
You will be joining a wonderful team of dedicated people who will be on hand to help you settle in and if you're serious about progression, our store partners will support you with that journey.
What's on offer?
As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
- Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience and responsibilities
- Great bonus scheme in place
- 38.5 hours per week - weekend working essential
- Private medical and dental plan
- 33 days annual leave + your birthday off
- Professional fees paid
- Free parking close by
- We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
- Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you
Find out more
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch! Contact Lauren on or email
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your GOC registration and ABDO qualification prominently as these are essential for dispensing optician roles
📊 Quantify your patient care experience: "Fitted 150+ frames monthly with 98% customer satisfaction"
🌐 Emphasise your experience with clinical technology and optical equipment as the store is fully equipped with latest tech
🎯 Mention your flexibility with weekend working as this is specifically stated as essential
🤝 Showcase your team collaboration skills as you'll be joining an established team environment
Suggested CV bullets
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Add these 3 bullets under your most recent experience:
- •Fitted 180+ spectacle frames monthly with 97% customer satisfaction, specialising in complex prescriptions and progressive lenses
- •Operated clinical optical equipment including autorefractors and lensometers, maintaining 99% prescription accuracy across 1,200+ dispensing consultations
- •Delivered comprehensive contact lens fitting services for 45 new wearers quarterly, achieving 92% successful adaptation rate
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Dispensing Optician position at Specsavers Alloa. With my GOC registration and ABDO qualification, I am excited to contribute to your store's reputation for outstanding patient care using the latest clinical technology across your 3 test rooms.
My background in optical dispensing and frame fitting has equipped me with the technical skills and patient-focused approach that aligns perfectly with Specsavers' commitment to excellent eyecare. I am particularly drawn to your supportive team environment and the opportunity for professional development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you ensure accurate frame fitting for different face shapes and prescription requirements?
- ›What steps do you take when dispensing complex prescriptions with high powers or prisms?
- ›How do you handle contact lens fitting consultations and follow-up care?
- ›Describe your experience with optical measurement equipment and clinical technology
- ›How do you verify prescription accuracy before dispensing spectacles?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer complaint about their spectacles
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a store target
- ›How do you prioritise multiple customers during busy periods?
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond for patient care
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt to new technology or procedures in your role
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult customer complaint about their spectacles
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team to achieve a store target