Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant Vacancy - Kings Hill Opticians

Were proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom supports your development and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether youre looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers this could be the right place for you.

From longer test times of 40 minutes to our commitment to offering the latest technological advances such as OCT and Optomap everything we do is designed to offer our patients the very best in clinical care

• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Free parking
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing development and work-life balance

We are looking for a full-time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. Youll play a key role in providing expert advice sharing knowledge on frames and fittings and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident comfortable and cared for.

This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice building trust with patients and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. Youll have the time tools and encouragement to do your job to a high standard without feeling rushed or pressured. Collaboration is a big part of how we work so youll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth positive experience from start to finish.

Youll be working with a wide range of frames and lens types with the chance to get involved in styling consultations stock selection or visual merchandising. The practice has a relaxed friendly feel and we see a real mix of patients from long-standing regulars to new families.

As an Optical Assistant youll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings adjustments and aftercare. Youll offer product knowledge thats tailored to each persons visual and lifestyle needs and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. Youll also assist with day to day practice tasks contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment and be a friendly reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all youll bring a genuine interest in people an eye for detail and a caring can do attitude to every part of your day.

Additional Information:

• This role is ideal for someone withprevious experience working in optics
• Our frame selection includes a variety of brands including Lindberg
• We have 3 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 12
• This role requires you to work Saturdays
• Our appointment times are 30-45 minutes

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