Optical Assistant
| 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
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