Optical Assistant, Monday to Friday - Doncaster, South Yorkshire

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

Job summary

An independent domiciliary company is seeking a dedicated Optical Assistant for a full-time role in Doncaster. This position involves visiting nursing and care homes, assisting the Optometrist with sight tests, and providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in optics, strong dispensing skills, and a compassionate approach to elderly patients. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a fully expensed company car while making a positive impact in the community. If you are a keen team player who enjoys driving and being on the road, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully expensed company car

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in optics.
• Good clinical knowledge and excellent dispensing skills.

Responsibilities

• Visiting Nursing and Care Homes to assist the Optometrist.
• Carrying out full dispenses and aftercare fittings.
• Performing administrative duties as required.

Skills

Optical Dispensing Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Empathy

Team Player

Driving Skills

Job description

Optical Assistant, Monday to Friday - Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Experienced Optical Assistant – Monday to Friday, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

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 Doncaster 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:

• Confident with at least 2 years experience within optics
• Good clinical knowledge with excellent dispensing skills
• Have empathy and a sympathetic approach as most patients will be elderly and some will have dementia
• Keen team player
• Experienced driver with at least 2 years
• 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: V41104941.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.