Dispensing Optician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Dispensing Optician
Location: Blackhall, Edinburgh
Salary: Competitive salary of up to £27,500 DOE PLUS up to £3,000 Welcome Bonus (terms apply)
Working Hours: Full-time
Experience Level: Must have previous experience working in an optician’s and must have a GOC number.
Specsavers in Blackhall, Edinburgh are looking for a new Dispensing Optician. On the back of substantial and on-going growth, we’re seeking an ambitious Dispensing Optician to join our dynamic team at Specsavers in Blackhall. Be part of our continued success at one of the leading opticians in this fantastic part of the UK!
What’s on Offer?
- Salary: up to £27,500 DOE
- Welcome bonus of up to £3,000 (terms apply)
- Free parking at Sainsbury’s Specsavers Blackhall
- Excellent public transport close-by
- Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
- Access to Specsavers Perks
What we’re looking for
Alongside being a qualified and GOC registered Dispensing Optician, the right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a Dispensing Optician who will go the extra mile for our customers and someone who encourages their colleagues to do the same. In summary, we’re looking for a high calibre resident Dispensing Optician to join us and assist in driving this excellent practice forward.
Find out more
If you like the sound of this opportunity, get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Jas Narang on 01566 788 622 or jasveer.narang@specsavers.com
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Dispensing Optician roles across Specsavers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Drug & Health Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,500 - £27,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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