Take the Next Step Towards Becoming a Contact Lens Optician
Are you a Dispensing Optician looking to take the next step in your career and become a Contact Lens Optician?
Our client is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join their friendly, close-knit practice on the Kent Coast, where you will be supported in developing your skills, broadening your clinical knowledge, and working towards a career in Contact Lens Optics.
This is more than simply a Dispensing Optician position. It is an opportunity for someone ambitious, motivated, and passionate about optics to develop professionally and gain the qualifications and experience needed to progress into Contact Lens Optics.
Working alongside a dedicated and highly skilled team, you will be part of a professional yet relaxed environment where patient care, clinical excellence and career development are genuinely valued.
Our clients' practice offers a modern clinical setting with high-tech optical equipment, so you have the tools and technology to provide exceptional care for every patient.
About the Kent Coast
The Kent Coast offers a fantastic combination of career development and lifestyle. And easy access to beautiful beaches, coastal walks and outdoor activities, alongside independent cafés, restaurants and local amenities.
For Dispensing Opticians looking to relocate, this is an opportunity to build your career while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance close to the coast.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a qualified Dispensing Optician who wants to progress into a Contact Lens Optician and is looking for an employer who will support that ambition.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Undertake a Contact Lens course with support from the practice – starting January 2027
- Work towards becoming a Contact Lens Optician.
- Develop your knowledge and practical experience in Contact Lens Optics.
- Gain experience working with patients who require contact lens solutions.
- Continue developing your dispensing skills within an experienced optical team.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with patients.
- Provide expert optical advice and a genuinely personalised patient experience.
- Work with modern, high-tech optical equipment.
- Develop your clinical knowledge through hands-on experience and support.
- Work alongside experienced optical professionals who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
- Become involved in enhanced clinical services and broaden your experience within the practice.
- Dry eye clinics
A Practice That Invests in You
You will be joining a skilled, approachable and supportive team who understand the importance of professional development.
The practice has created an environment where team members are encouraged to learn, develop and progress. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues while building your confidence and expertise in Contact Lens Optician
If becoming a Contact Lens Optician is the direction you want your career to take, this could be the opportunity to make that move.
Relocation
Our client understands that relocating for the right career opportunity is a significant decision and is happy to provide support towards relocation for suitable candidates.
We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who is:
- Ambitious and motivated to progress into a Contact Lens Optician
- Passionate about optics and providing excellent patient care.
- Interested in undertaking a Contact Lens course.
- Professional, approachable and personable.
- Confident working as part of a close-knit team.
- Keen to develop their clinical knowledge and practical skills.
- Committed to providing an exceptional patient experience.
- Enthusiastic about building a long-term career within the optical profession.
Why Join?
✓ Clear career progression towards Contact Lens Optician
✓ Develop practical Contact Lens experience
✓ Supportive and experienced optical team
✓ High-tech optical equipment
✓ Excellent working environment
✓ Strong focus on patient care
✓ Professional development opportunities
✓ Relocation support available
✓ Fantastic Kent Coast lifestyle
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a Dispensing Optician who feels ready to progress your career into Contact Lens Optics, this is an opportunity to join a supportive practice that will invest in your development and help you work towards your next professional goal.
You could be taking the first step towards becoming a Contact Lens Optician while enjoying a fantastic career and lifestyle on the Kent Coast.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting Dispensing Optician opportunity.
📞 Interested? Let’s Talk
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Email: jayne@jaynemarriner.co.uk
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