Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Birmingham, West Midlands

Network Group Holdings; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent domiciliary company is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant to join their team in Birmingham. In this full-time role, you will assist the Optometrist by visiting nursing and care homes, providing essential sight tests and aftercare to elderly patients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in optics, possess excellent dispensing skills, and demonstrate empathy towards patients, especially those with dementia. Enjoy a rewarding career with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a fully expensed company car while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in optics with good clinical knowledge.
• Excellent dispensing skills and a sympathetic approach to patients.

Responsibilities

• Visit nursing and care homes to assist the Optometrist.
• Carry out full dispenses and provide aftercare and fittings.

Skills

Optics experience

Dispensing skills

Empathy and sympathy

Team player

Driving skills

Job description

Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Birmingham, West Midlands

My Client, an independent Domiciliary Company, is looking to recruit a full-time experienced Optical Assistant to work Monday to Friday, visiting Nursing and Care homes within Birmingham and surrounding areas assisting the Optometrist with sight tests.

The role includes:

1. Visiting Nursing and Care Homes
2. Assisting the Optometrist
3. Carrying out full dispenses at all levels
4. Carrying out aftercare and fittings
5. Administrative duties

This is a Monday to Friday role, with no weekends.

Ideal candidate:

1. Confident with at least 2 years experience within optics
2. Good clinical knowledge with excellent dispensing skills
3. Have empathy and a sympathetic approach as most patients will be elderly and some will have dementia
4. Keen team player
5. Experienced driver with at least 2 years
6. Enjoy driving and being out on the road

In return, you will receive a very competitive salary plus good bonus potential and a fully expensed company car. For more information please call Nicki on 07515609482 quoting reference number: V41104876.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.