Dispensing Optician
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic optician experienced in working with children to be part of our busy and varied dispensing service. The Ophthalmology department prescribes spectacles for children of all ages and with a large variety of conditions, many of whom require specialist frames and lenses.You must have a caring, sensitive approach and enjoy working with children. They will be required to provide a high standard of spectacle dispensing within the team and also to teach children and their parents how to care for their contact lenses.
Main duties of the job- To take accurate facial measurements in order to make special frame adjustments for chidren with all types of ocular, facial and head shape abnormalities
- To order appropriate frames from measurements and deal with the companies manufacturing the frames
- To carry out alterations to frames: cutting and repinning sides, changing pads or bridge
- Good communication with children of all ages
- Communication with parents and other health professionals regarding child’s vision in relation to their spectacles
- Specialist training in fitting spectacles for children with all types of ocular, facial and head shape abnormalities
- To help the line manager with the management of the dispensing of spectacles
- To carry out the administration required to maintain the service
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria- Our Always values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria- ABDO qualified Dispensing Optician
- Registered with the General Optical Council
- Ongoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal Development
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria- Paediatric dispensing experience
- Dispensing glasses to young children and patients with learning disability
- Dispensing glasses with complex prescription
- Hospital experience
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria- Empathy with child-centred care
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural framework
- Computing skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.