Optical Assistant

What’s in it for you?

Optical Assistant Vacancy - Guilford and Carter Optometrists

We’re proud to be an independent practice where loving your job come first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values your contributions, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role.

We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your input is genuinley heard and your individuality is celebrated. Working in optics means having a drive for quality interctions with patients and an eye for detail, and we know working with us at Guilford and Carter Optometrists means you will not only laugh every day, but make a real difference to peoples lives.

You will also receive:

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

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

About the Role

We are looking for a part time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing your 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 has a proven track record in building relationships, providing a high quality service and working confidently in a fast paced environment. You’ll be given the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard, without feeling rushed or pressured. While experience is an advantage for this position, we are able to offer full training for the role for candidates with the right skillset.

So, what will your day to day look like? As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs, and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll 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, you’ll 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 with or without previous experience working in optics
• Our frame selection includes Tom Ford, Woow, RayBan, Maui Jim and more
• This is a part time role, to include three week days and alternate half day saturdays (9-1)

What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

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