Do you shine your brightest and light up when looking after patients? Do you believe in the value you bring to a team and know you can do a great job with a professional and caring manner? Do you have a thirst to learn and grow in your role and enjoy what you do? Do you believe you make people's day better and positive? Do you love working in Optics?
If you have experience working with independent practice, this could be ideal.
Average 33 hour week to include:
Monday 8.45-5pm
Wednesday 8.45-5.30pm (optional 2pm finish prorata,)
Thursday 8.45-5.30pm
Friday 8.45-5pm
2 Saturdays per month (a 3rd when there is a 5 Saturday month (shared with another team member and time in lieu for this extra one worked)).
Location:
Richard Petrie Optometrists, (DE23 6DF)
Permanent
Salary:
Up to £21-23500k per year for the right candidate
Hours: average 33 hours per week including
Start date: July 2026
About Us:
At Richard Petrie Optometrists, we’re proud to be an independent practice that puts patient care, personal style and professional integrity first. We're now looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to support the operations and patient journey and who shares our values and passion for exceptional, one-to-one service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with colleagues to prepare and run clinic admin, following key tasks to support smooth running of the practice
- Offer honest, caring and thorough customer service with great interpersonal skills
- Good timekeeping and attention to detail
- Spectacle frame adjustment and repair experience ideal
- Support patients through every step of their journey, from appointment booking, arrival, making refreshments and prescreening.
- Style Consultations (training provided)
- progressive opportunities: Interest in clinical specialities (training provided eg Cerium Colorimetry, Enchroma for colour vision)
- Take part in training and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For:
- An experienced and professional Optical Assistant who really enjoys what they do and appreciates the skills they have with a willingness to learn
- Warm, approachable personality with a strong focus on customer experience
- An interest in styling and fashion
- Positive and proactive attitude with a desire for continuous improvement
- Team player who thrives in an independent, patient-focused setting
What We Offer:
- Supportive, close-knit team environment
- Regular training and development opportunities
- A patient-led approach – we never rush consultations but do aim to stay to time and diarise our time
Apply Today!
Send your CV and a covering message to: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming the right person into our team, read our Google reviews to see the service we provide from our patient perspectives, do you deliver this satisfaction level to your patients? If so, let us know.
Pay: £20,091.00-£23,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Experience:
- Optical: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
