By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
Booking in optical tests
Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop-up
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard qualification
Functional Skills in English, if required
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you
Employer Description:Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.
You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.Working Hours :Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Stock takes and controls
Ordering of stock items: batteries, hearing aid accessories, and cleaning supplies
Ensure patient questionnaires are filled out
Communicating with G.P’s
File customer records on a regular basis
Manage internal diary admin reports – open and problem pathway, callbacks
Completing pre-appointment calls and reminder letters
Operation of till, credit card transactions
Covering Hearcare Reception Desk (includes answering phones, taking appointments, dealing with general queries etc.)
Ensure the telephone is answered promptly and in the correct manner
Ensuring point-of-sale is current and well displayed, ensuring test room is always clean, neat and tidy and ready for the customers
Maintaining mandatory training modules on i-learn
Training:Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We’ve been a family-run business for 40 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, Sundays off and also a day off through the week if you worked a Saturday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Optometrist Job in Farnham | Independent Practice | Full or Part Time
Are you a passionate Optometrist looking for a rewarding role in Farnham, Surrey? Join a respected, independent optical practice known for its community focus, advanced technology, and dedication to exceptional patient care.
Why Choose This Farnham Opticians?
Modern, patient-focused independent practice in a central Farnham location
Recently refurbished with a welcoming, accessible environment
Single testing room for dedicated, unhurried patient care
Supportive, close-knit team including experienced Dispensing Opticians and Optical Assistants
Loyal and friendly patient base, serving all ages and needs
Your Optometrist Role
Deliver comprehensive 30- to 40-minute sight tests, including both NHS and private eye examinations
Utilise state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, such as OCT and Optomap, for detailed eye health assessments
Offer a range of specialist services: myopia management, dry eye assessments, low vision consultations, and visual stress (coloured overlay) assessments
Provide contact lens fittings, aftercare, and myopia control solutions
Work alongside a team offering hearing care, including free hearing tests and hearing aid support
Ideally full time - Week 1: Monday - Friday. Week 2: Tuesday - Saturday.
Practice opening hours: 9am–5:30pm (5pm on Saturdays)
Easy access and parking nearby
Benefits
Competitive salary: £50,000–£61,700 DOE, plus bonus
Staff discount, private medical insurance, private indemnity insurance, and life cover
Ongoing training and support for additional accreditations (dry eye, glaucoma, myopia control, orthokeratology, and more)
Backing from experienced Optometrists, trainers, and professional services teams
Opportunity to work with the latest technology and provide enhanced eye health services
Optometrist Requirements
Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
Comfortable working as the sole Optometrist
Eager to learn and develop new clinical skills
Strong communication and patient engagement abilities
Passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised eye care
How to Apply: Ready to advance your Optometry career in Farnham? Send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.....Read more...
Part Time Optometrist Job – Independent Practice in Hertford, Hertfordshire
Zest Optical are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading independent Opticians in Hertford, Hertfordshire, who are looking to recruit a part time Optometrist to join their friendly and professional team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established and highly regarded practice that takes pride in delivering outstanding patient care. Hertford Optometry is a 100% independently owned practice that has served the local community for over 35 years, offering a personalised approach with the latest clinical technology and a wide range of specialist services.
Optometrist – Role Highlights
Join a beautiful, modern, and fully independent Opticians in the heart of Hertford
Renowned for providing expert, compassionate eye care with a loyal patient base
No sales or conversion targets – the focus is entirely on patient wellbeing
45 to 60 minute testing times, seeing around 8 patients per day
2 well-equipped testing rooms with trial frames, contact tonometer, and digital camera
Work alongside a team of experienced Optometrists, including hospital-trained clinicians
Access to specialist clinics including dry eye management and complex contact lenses
Paperless practice with up-to-date clinical systems
Initially 2 days per week (ideally Monday and Wednesday or Friday), with scope to increase hours
Practice open Monday to Friday only – no weekend work required
Typical hours: 9am–5pm (2.30pm finish on Fridays)
Salary of £50,000–£55,000 pro rata, with scope for growth as the business expands
Regular locum also considered
Ongoing professional development and further training supported
Optometrist – Requirements
Fully qualified Optometrist, registered with the GOC
Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care
Strong communication skills with a friendly, caring nature
Comfortable working in a team environment and committed to long-term patient continuity
This is a rare chance to join a respected independent practice that genuinely values both its patients and its team. If you’re looking for a rewarding part time Optometrist role in a forward-thinking, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.....Read more...
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Taking payments from customers
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
Understanding business KPI's and how they affect the practices profitability
Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Qualification
Functional skills in English, maths (if not already achieved)
Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician
Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management - you could complete a management course
Practice ownership - you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Employer Description:Opticians based in Wells, Somerset.Working Hours :Working Hours:
Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:30,
Saturday - 09:00 - 17:00Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
