- Location
- Hertfordshire-Buntingford, UK
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
What’s in it for you?
Optical Assistant Vacancy - J. Oliver Radley Opticians
We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as a Dispensing Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and passion to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're 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.
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 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. An exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-end boutique opticians. You’ll enjoy flexible working days and will undertake a variety of optical assistant tasks, including dispensing and pre-screening using the latest technology, so good IT literacy would be required.
The 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. You’ll have the time, tools, and encouragement to do your job to a high standard. Collaboration is a big part of how we work, so you’ll play a key role in making sure every patient has a smooth, positive experience from start to finish.
As a Dispensing Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. 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:
- No optical experience required for this role, full training will be provided
- Our frame selection includes Lindberg, Tom Ford Gotti, Gucci and more
- Single testing practice
- We are a team of 8
- Part time (23hrs) including aletrnate Saturdays
- Our appointment times are 30-40 minutes
What's Next?
Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.
