Job summary Dispensing Optician We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Dispensing Optician at Great Ormond Street Hospital. 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 About us 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. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-SS-6996418 Job locations Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Our Always values Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential ABDO qualified Dispensing Optician Registered with the General Optical Council Ongoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal Development Experience/Knowledge Essential Paediatric dispensing experience Dispensing glasses to young children and patients with learning disability Dispensing glasses with complex prescription Desirable Hospital experience Skills/Abilities Essential 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) Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential ABDO qualified Dispensing Optician Registered with the General Optical Council Ongoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal Development Experience/Knowledge Essential Paediatric dispensing experience Dispensing glasses to young children and patients with learning disability Dispensing glasses with complex prescription Desirable Hospital experience Skills/Abilities Essential 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) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)