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 base

About 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 arrangements

What'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 practice

How 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.

Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.