Optical Assistant: Paediatric & Contact Lens Support

Cddft; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the Tees Valley is seeking an Optical Assistant to join the contact lens service and paediatric patients, supporting the Optometrist with administrative and clinical duties.

You will handle ordering and distribution of contact lenses, take payments, assist with preliminary testing, and help train patients on lens insertion and removal. Travel between trust sites may be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the contact lens service including administrative and clinical duties.
• Assist the Optometrist with ordering and distribution of contact lenses and handling payments.
• Provide paediatric support and help train patients on inserting/removing contact lenses.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE English & Maths

Care Certificate

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in the Tees Valley is seeking an Optical Assistant to join the contact lens service and paediatric patients, supporting the Optometrist with administrative and clinical duties.

You will handle ordering and distribution of contact lenses, take payments, assist with preliminary testing, and help train patients on lens insertion and removal. Travel between trust sites may be required.