Experienced Optical Assistant

Hakim Group; Wealden, West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent practice in Uckfield is seeking a passionate Optical Dispenser to join their close-knit team. This role offers the chance to provide personalized patient care in a modern, comfortable environment, with the freedom to engage with the community and foster relationships. Enjoy a great work-life balance with a structured schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, ensuring you have time for yourself while making a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients. If you are dedicated to excellence and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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

Qualifications

• Experienced Optical Dispenser with a patient-first approach.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team committed to outstanding patient care.
• Provide tailored optical solutions and engage with the community.

Skills

Optical Dispensing

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Community Engagement

Education

Qualified Optical Dispenser

Tools

Rodenstock Impressionist Mirror

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Being the only independent practice in Uckfield, we are proudly looking for our next Optical Dispenser to join our family business.

As an independent practice, Barracloughs can provide you with the clinical freedom, time, and equipment to solve problems and genuinely help people.

Our patients are loyal to us, returning year after year, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to see real continuity of care too.

We believe working with us will allow you to escape hollow targets whilst providing you with a platform to have your voice heard in practice.

As our new Dispensing Optician Practice Manager, you’ll be equipped with the freedom, choice, and continuity of care needed to ensure your patients leave with the perfect solution every time. Join us in Uckfield, a lovely town with a rural feel where you have easy links into Tunbridge Wells and London.

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

About the Role

Opportunity for an Experienced Optical Assistant in Uckfield!

Are you an optical dispenser looking to be part of a thriving independent practice? We’re searching for a full-time optical dispenser to join our team in Uckfield, a charming town with a rural feel and excellent connections to Tunbridge Wells and London. As Uckfield’s only independent optician, we offer personalised patient care in a beautifully refitted, modern, and comfortable practice.

Your Role

As an Optical Dispenser, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading a small, close-knit team committed to outstanding patient care and professional service. Here’s a look at what the role offers:

• Engaged and Collaborative Team: Work alongside a Dispensing Optician (DO), a regular optometrist, and two support staff on rotation, with the support of audiology services once a week.
• Premium Dispensing Tools: The practice includes a Rodenstock Impressionist Mirror to support high-quality, personalised dispensing.
• Top Designer Selection: Offer patients a diverse mix of frames, including Tom Ford and a blend of modern and traditional styles.

Your Role

As a key role in the practice, you will drive excellence in patient care, and foster a warm, welcoming environment that Uckfield residents can trust. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Patient First Approach: Take time to understand and meet each patient’s unique visual needs, offering tailored solutions that keep them coming back.
• Friendly, Professional Service: Our team prides itself on providing a personable, knowledgeable experience for patients, and we seek someone who shares that dedication.
• Community Engagement: Become an ambassador for independent eye care in Uckfield, helping us build relationships and enhance our presence within the town.

Why Join Us?

In addition to the unique community and tranquil setting of Uckfield, working with Barracloughs and the Hakim Group offers fantastic professional benefits:

• Close-Knit Team Environment: Collaborate with skilled, friendly colleagues who are committed to excellence in a supportive work culture.
• Modern, Comfortable Practice: Refurbished in 2018, our practice has a sleek, modern design that provides an inviting space for both patients and staff.
• Great Work-Life Balance: Our structured workweek is Tuesday to Saturday (closed Mondays), allowing you to enjoy regular time off while maintaining a steady, five-day schedule.

About Barracloughs and the Hakim Group

As a Barracloughs practice within the Hakim Group, you’ll have access to continuous professional development, a network of support, and opportunities for career growth. The Hakim Group empowers independent practices like ours to thrive by offering resources, innovation, and collaboration while allowing us to maintain our independent identity.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to be part of leading an independent practice to new heights, make an impact in the Uckfield community, and build a fulfilling career, we’d love to meet you!

What's Next?

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

Salary

GBP £25,000.00