Flame Health Optometry have been instructed to support the recruitment of a qualified Dispensing Optician for a respected independent practice in the Colchester area, North East Essex. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of up to £34,000 per annum, with a planned start date around 27 October 2026, although this may be brought forward.
This position will suit a patient-focused Dispensing Optician who values quality, continuity, and a calm working environment without sales pressure.
In this role, you will be central to delivering a high standard of patient care through accurate dispensing, frame styling, and practical advice on lenses, coatings, and product choices. You will work closely with the Optometrist during clinics, support reception staff with optical queries where required, and help maintain smooth day-to-day patient flow.
You will be working with a selected range of quality products, including Nikon, Seiko, and Rodenstock lenses, alongside a curated collection of independent eyewear brands. Strong attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to build trusted long-term relationships with patients are key to the post.
Our client is a well-established independent optical group with a community-focused approach and a loyal patient base. The practice is non-corporate, well-equipped, and known for personalised, continuity-led care rather than high-volume targets.
The environment is calm and professional, with a strong emphasis on expertise, honesty, and long-standing patient relationships. It is a setting where quality dispensing and considered recommendations are valued, and where the team supports one another in delivering a reliable service.
A qualified Dispensing Optician is essential for this role. You should be confident in all aspects of dispensing and frame styling, with excellent attention to detail and a genuine patient-first approach.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working within a small, friendly team, enjoys the autonomy of independent practice, and takes pride in maintaining high standards across every patient interaction.
This role would suit a Dispensing Optician who is looking for a stable, long-term move within an independent setting. It will particularly appeal to someone who values quality over volume and prefers building trusted relationships with patients.
If you are motivated by continuity-led care, take satisfaction in accurate dispensing, and want to work in a practice free from sales targets, this could be a strong next step.
The practice is based near Colchester, Essex. The role is onsite.
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