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Optical Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 February 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: HS1 2XP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Claire Whyman Ltd (Opticians)
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Part-time, 1 day a week plus holiday cover.


The successful candidate will be working in a small team (1 optometrist, 2 optical assistants) providing eye care through the NHS and privately. Reception, dispensing and clinical assistant duties will be shared between the 3 optical assistants. This position requires professionalism, meticulous record keeping and patient confidentiality. The successful applicant may be requested to provide a disclosure.


Job description

● receptionist (answer phone, book appointments, data entry, stock ordering, handling of cash and NHS documents)

● dispensing optician (customer service, frame measurements, lens measurements, interpretation of prescriptions, spectacle ordering, spectacle repairs)

● clinical assistant (visual field screening, prescription analysis, contact lens care instruction) maintaining a clean work environment


The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate these qualities

● self motivated and able to work alone

● excellent arithmetic skills (A level maths or equivalent preferred)

● polite and helpful manner when dealing with customers

● computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets)

Please apply by email to clairewhymanltd@outlook.com

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