Optical Assistant - Oldham, Greater Manchester

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Optical Assistant to join their team in Oldham. This full-time position involves visiting nursing and care homes to assist an Optometrist with sight tests and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of optics experience, strong dispensing skills, and a compassionate approach to working with elderly patients, some of whom may have dementia. Enjoy 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 strong dispensing skills.
• Confident, empathetic, and a keen team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Optometrist with sight tests in Nursing and Care Homes.
• Carry out full dispenses and aftercare fittings.

Skills

Optical experience

Clinical knowledge

Dispensing skills

Empathy

Team player

Driving skills

Job description

Optical Assistant - Oldham, Greater Manchester

Client:

Network Open

Location:

Oldham, Greater Manchester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

fc09fede5943

Job Description:

Experienced Optical Assistant, Monday to Friday – Oldham, 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 Greater Manchester 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, 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.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom