Optical Assistant

Inspired Selections Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Bank Holidays off

Job summary

Inspired Selections Group is seeking an Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician to join a small, family‑run independent practice near Slough. The role offers a mid‑to‑high end dispensing environment with a private patient base and personalised care.

You will be part of a close‑knit team, with opportunities for long‑term progression as you build relationships with patients and support them through the journey from fitting to aftercare.

Qualifications

• Experience as Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician.
• Confident dispenser with good IT skills.
• Personable, reliable and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Confidently dispensing frames and lenses.
• Taking accurate measurements and supporting the dispensing process.
• Frame fitting, adjustments and aftercare.
• Assisting with 3D visual field examinations.
• Supporting patients throughout their journey.
• Working with online and computer-based systems.
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day running.

Skills

Dispensing frames

Accurate measurements

IT skills

Education

Dispensing Optician

Job description

Optical Assistant / Dispensing Optician - Near Slough

Independent Practice | Optical Assistant 26,000+ | Dispensing Optician 32,000+ DOE

At Inspired Recruitment Group, we're working with a lovely family-run independent practice near Slough that is looking for an Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician to join its small, close-knit team.

This is a very different environment from a large high-street multiple. Patient care is genuinely at the forefront, with a predominantly private patient base, a more personal approach to dispensing and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with patients.

The Opportunity

The practice is looking to replace an experienced team member who is relocating and would ideally like someone who can become a long-term part of the team.

You’ll be joining a small team, including an Optometrist and experienced Optical Assistants. With just one testing room, it has a personal, relaxed feel where everyone works closely together and plays an important part in the patient journey.

The patient base is predominantly private, with a smaller amount of NHS work, and tends to be an older demographic where taking the time to understand individual needs and provide the right advice is particularly important.

The Role

This is a varied, hands‑on position where you’ll be involved across different areas of the practice. Depending on your experience, responsibilities will include:

• " Confidently dispensing frames and lenses
• " Taking accurate measurements and supporting the dispensing process
• " Frame fitting, adjustments and aftercare
• " Supporting patients throughout their journey
• " Assisting with 3D visual field examinations
• " Working confidently with the practice's online and computer-based systems
• " Supporting the wider team with the day-to-day running of the practice

The practice offers a mid-to-high-end dispensing environment, with an average dispensing value of approximately 500- 600, so this could particularly suit someone who enjoys quality dispensing and a more personalised approach to patient care.

About You

We’re open to speaking with either an experienced Optical Assistant or qualified Dispensing Optician.

You’ll need to be a confident dispenser with good IT skills, as the practice operates heavily through online and computer-based systems. More importantly, they’re looking for someone personable, reliable and patient‑focused who will fit naturally into a small, family‑run team.

Someone who enjoys getting to know their patients rather than feeling like they are simply moving from one appointment to the next would suit the environment particularly well.

Hours & Salary

The practice is ideally looking for someone full‑time across 5 days, although 4 days could also be considered for the right person.

Saturday working is required, although there is some flexibility and the potential to have one Saturday off per month.

The practice is closed on Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays, with opening hours of approximately 9am-5pm.

Salary will depend on experience:

Optical Assistant - 26,000+

Dispensing Optician - 32,000+

You’ll also receive 20 days' holiday, with Bank Holidays off.

Why Join?

If you’re looking to move away from a heavily target‑driven environment and into a family‑run independent where patient care comes first, this could be a really nice opportunity.

You’ll benefit from a close‑knit team, quality dispensing, a predominantly private patient base and the chance to become an important part of the practice rather than simply another member of a large team.

There may also be opportunities to develop and progress longer term, depending on y