Dispensing Optician/Experienced Optical Assistant

Hakim Group; Ivy Chimneys, City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent optometry practice is seeking a Qualified Dispensing Optician or Experienced Optical Assistant to join their team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. You'll enjoy a range of benefits, including a £2000 welcome bonus, no Sunday working, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing exceptional service to patients.

Benefits

Your birthday off work

No Sunday or bank holiday working

Free & regular CPD courses

Access to Simply Health

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

£2000 welcome bonus

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to contribute towards excellent team culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care as a Qualified Dispensing Optician.
• Drive service offering forward and educate about independent eye care.

Skills

Customer Service

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Aves Optometry is a well-established practice serving a loyal, affluent clientele, with an impressive Average Dispense Value of £400+.

Fully equipped with the latest technology, including Optix PMS, OCTs, Phoropters, and 40-minute testing slots to ensure thorough and personalised care.We are looking for a Qualified Dispensing Optician, this an opportunity for you to work in an environment that recognises and rewards your professional skillset.

We have a loyal patient database and a wide selection of frames and lenses (including designer brands) with a focus on clinical excellence and high-quality care.

For us, patients come before performance.

As our new Dispensing Optician or Experienced Optical Assistant, this will provide you with the freedom, choice, and continuity of care needed to ensure your patients leave with the perfect solution every time.

You will also receive:

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Free & regular CPD courses
• Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• £2000 welcome bonus

About the Role

We are looking for a full-time or part-time Qualified Dispensing Optician, or an Experienced Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care.

You will be an integral part of our team here, helping us drive our service offering forward, always looking for opportunities to improve and innovate.

We are also looking for someone who shares our dedication to putting patients first, and spending the time needed to get to the bottom of their visual needs.

Equally important to us is the way you interact with patients. Providing a friendly, informative, and empathetic service is a must.

Ultimately, you must be an ambassador for our brand and profession within the local community.

Educating others about the benefits of independent eye care is an ongoing challenge and one that we look forward to meeting head-on with you as a part of our team.

About Us

We are a committed independent, dedicated to providing our patients with high-quality care and an exceptional experience in practice.

Additional Information:

• Our frame selection includes Lindberg, Moscot, Tom Ford, Face-a-Face, Maui Jim
• We have 3 consulting rooms
• We are a team of 7
• The role requires you to work alternate Saturdays
• Gain flexibility to work across our other practices in Dunmow and Chelmsford, offering variety and development opportunities

Key skills and experience required:

• Would consider a range of experiences
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Proactive and ambitious
• Excellent customer service skills and
• Ability to contribute towards excellent team culture

Application Process:1. Informal interview2. Trial days (choose one day or up to three for a full experience)3. Final interview and offer

Our local community is part of our identity here and we constantly see the benefits our work has when we’re out and about in the area.

What's Next?

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

Salary - Max

GBP £32,000.00

Salary - Min

GBP £28,000.00