Dispensing Optician Vacancy - Shephard and Akay Optometrists

We’re a friendly, community focused independent opticians where people and patients always come first. As a Dispensing Optician with us, you’ll join a close-knit team that values your skills, supports your development, and gives you the freedom to do what’s right for each patient, without the pressure of sales targets or rushed appointments.

Established in Hitchin in 1974, we’re proud to be the town’s primary independent practice, located in a busy pedestrian area in the heart of this historic market town. We care for a diverse patient base, from children to elderly members of our community, and offer a wide range of designer frames including Tom Ford, Lindberg and Maui Jim, alongside premium lenses from Zeiss, Essilor and Nikon. With the time and clinical freedom to focus on the right outcome, you’ll be part of a team that works collaboratively to deliver genuinely personalised care.