Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Greater Manchester

Network Group Holdings; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Domiciliary Company is seeking an experienced Optical Assistant to join their team in Greater Manchester. This full-time role involves visiting nursing and care homes to assist the Optometrist with sight tests and provide aftercare. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in optics, possess excellent dispensing skills, and demonstrate empathy towards elderly patients, some of whom may have dementia. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a fully expensed company car while making a difference in the lives of those in need. If you are a keen team player who enjoys driving, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in optics with strong dispensing skills.
• Confident and empathetic approach to elderly patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist by visiting care homes and conducting sight tests.
• Carry out administrative duties and full dispensing.

Skills

Optics experience

Dispensing skills

Empathy

Team player

Driving skills

Job description

Experienced Optical Assistant - Monday to Friday, Greater Manchester

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 Manchester and surrounding areas assisting the Optometrist with sight tests.

The role:

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, 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: V41104883.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.