Dispensing Optician

What’s in it for you?

Dispensing Optician Vacancy- Niall O' Kane Optometrists 

We’re a friendly, community-focused, independent opticians where our people and our patients come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit team in a beautiful, high-end, recently refitted practice that values your skills, supports your growth, and encourages you to thrive. You’ll have the freedom to do what’s right for each patient. If you’re someone who truly cares about delivering exceptional patient care, a role with us could be right for you.

The practice was established in 1981 and has built an outstanding reputation in the community for clinical expertise and luxury dispensing.

Our Brand Portfolio:

We have recently revamped our brand portfolio to introduce an exciting range of high-end, luxury optical frames, including Cartier, Lindberg, Maui Jim, Götti, Gucci, Anne et Valentin, and Örgreen.

You will also receive:

• • • Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

    • Professional GOC fees paid

    • CPD support & ongoing training opportunities (including regular rep & brand training)

    • Opportunity to attend exclusive brand events

    • No Sunday or bank holiday working

    • Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)

    • Retail discounts & Cycle to work scheme

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

About the Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a passionate Dispensing Optician to join the expanding team at Niall O’Kane Opticians in Rochester, following a substantial practice refit.

Because we care deeply about patient care, eye examinations are 1 hour long - giving our DOs significantly more time to invest in each patient, understand their visual needs, and deliver a truly bespoke dispensing experience.

With our expanded high-end brand collection, you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with frame buying, styling, visual merchandising, and attending brand training sessions led by supplier reps.

Additionally, we are proud to be the first opticians in the UK to host the Nikon Lenswear Vision Atelier - an exclusive, state-of-the-art suite with digital measuring towers that allow for ultra-precise, bespoke lens dispensing to a fraction of a millimetre. 

 

About You:

We’re looking for someone special who:

• Is a fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC.

• Has a genuine passion for high-end, luxury dispensing and eyewear styling.

• Truly cares about patients and building long-term relationships.

• Is excited to get involved with brand events, frame selection, and merchandising.

• Enjoys using state-of-the-art digital measuring technology to dispense bespoke lenses.

• Is confident, professional, well-organized, and thrives in a supportive team.

• Full or part-time considered (minimum 3 days, including Saturdays).

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your optical career - in a practice that values care, professionalism, and community - we’d love to hear from you.

 

What's Next?

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