At a Glance
- Tasks: Help patients find the perfect eyewear and ensure their comfort and vision.
- Company: Join a friendly optician team in Medway and Tonbridge.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £28,500 plus paid professional fees.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives by enhancing their vision and style.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; trainees are welcome to apply!
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
Location: Medway and Tonbridge
Salary: From £28,500 depending on experience + professional fees paid
Working hours: Mon‑Fri 9am‑5.30pm, Saturdays 9am‑5pm, Closed Sundays and bank holidays
Closing date: 2026-06-19
Responsibilities
- Professional Dispensing: Carrying out routine and complex dispensing of spectacles
- Measurements: Frame measurements to ensure correct lens centration and fit
- Frame Styling & Advice: Assisting patients with frame and lens selection
- Fitting & Adjustments: Adjusting and repairing frames at the time of dispensing or collection to ensure comfort and vision
- Patient Education: Explaining lens options, educating patients on eyewear care, and handling queries regarding common eye conditions
- Operational Tasks: Ordering products from laboratories and maintaining accurate patient records and administration
- Supporting opticians in the patient journey and supervising or training assistants within the practice
To apply: contact Patrick Duff Opticians
Email: heatherheathpduff@gmail.com
Dispensing optician (pre reg/trainee considered), Medway and Tonbridge employer: ABDO International
At Patrick Duff Opticians, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. Our team enjoys competitive salaries starting from £28,500, with all professional fees covered, and a healthy work-life balance with weekends and bank holidays off. Located in the vibrant areas of Medway and Tonbridge, we provide unique opportunities for trainees and pre-registration opticians to thrive in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.
