Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for an experienced Optical Assistant who is looking to make the move into a full time dispensing role. If you have great communication and interpersonal skills, a keen interest in eyewear fashion as well as a passion for providing the best possible solution for your patients then we would love to hear from you.
This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant to obtain a fully funded professional qualification. You will be fully supported during your training working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician as you develop your skills and work towards your ABDO qualification.
As whole-of-market Opticians, you’ll have complete freedom to recommend the most appropriate frame and lens options, and with 45 minute testing times you can do this in a relaxed and calm environment.
The position is based at our flagship practice at Crownhill and is an opportunity to become part of one of the West Country’s leading independent groups.
This position is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week with no requirement to work Bank Holidays or Sundays.
Competitive Salary
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
Bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Professional fees paid
Staff and family & friends discounts
Death in Service benefit
Help @ Hand employee support programme & savings hub
Qualifications
Essential - 5 GCSE's grade A to C (4-9 from 2017) - to include English, Maths and Science
Desirable - Clinical Assistant or Optical Support qualification
Experience
Essential - Working as an Optical Assistant, of working in an optical environment
Desirable - dispensing optical lenses, working in an independent optician, working in retail
Knowledge
Essential - Computer literate, understanding patient confidentiality, computerised boking systems
Desirable - knowledge of optical lenses and frames, patient styling advice
Skills / abilities
Essential, Excellent communication skills, team player, passion for customer service, organised and methodical, self motivated, be able to listen interpret and action patients needs, desire to learn