Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care provider in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Optical Assistant to manage home visits and provide essential optical services. This role emphasizes independent work with a strong focus on patient care and offers a competitive salary of £26,800, quarterly bonuses, and a car allowance. The successful candidate will enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule, with no weekends, making it a great opportunity for those seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Quarterly Bonus

Generous Holidays

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in optics is a must.
• Clean driving license and comfortable driving.
• Background in care or audiology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and set up domiciliary clinics.
• Travel to visit patients at home.
• Dispense to patients including varifocals.

Skills

Dispensing Experience

Independent Working

Patient-Focused Approach

Job description

Domiciliary Optical Assistant – Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas

YOU MUST HAVE 12 MONTHS EXPERIENCE IN OPTICS OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DELETED

26,800 + Quarterly Bonus + Car Allowance + Early Finishes
Monday to Friday, No Weekends
Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a rewarding role beyond the traditional practice?
Join a respected domiciliary care provider delivering essential optical services to patients across Edinburgh and nearby areas. Work independently in a flexible role that offers a great work-life balance with no weekends and early finishes most days.
What You’ll Be Doing:
” Managing and setting up domiciliary clinics.
” Traveling across Edinburgh (including the low emission zone) and surrounding areas to visit patients at home.
” Dispensing to patients of all ages and needs, including varifocals.
” Providing empathetic support to a diverse patient group, including elderly clients, those with mental health challenges, and young patients.
” Collaborating with another OA on split clinics (Z Clinics).
” Handling an average of 4-12 dispenses daily, no 2 days the same!
Who We’re Looking For:
” An Optical Assistant with strong dispensing experience.
” Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule.
” Confident driving with a clean licence
” Experience with the Acuitas system is preferred.
” Ideally, some background in care or audiology to connect well with patients.
” A strong personality and a patient-focused, personable approach.
What’s on Offer:
” Salary: 26,800
” Bonus: Quarterly shared profit bonus, typically around 400
” Car Allowance to cover travel expenses
” Hours: Monday to Friday, no weekends, early finishes possible
” Holidays: Generous allowance
” Career Development: Opportunities to progress and train further within the business
Start Date:
ASAP – Ready for the right candidate to hit the ground running.
Hit APPLY NOW
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Contact Marc Smyth at Inspired Recruitment Group on 0121 778 6999
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www.inspiredselections.co.uk
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