Job Summary
We’re looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Part-Time Optical Assistant to join our team at our independent opticians in Littleborough.
This is a great opportunity for a university student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare environment. It could be particularly suited to someone studying Optometry, Healthcare, or another patient-focused subject, although we’d love to hear from anyone with great people skills and a genuine interest in the role.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work alongside our optometrists and dispensing team and get involved in lots of different aspects of the practice, including:
- Welcoming patients and helping them throughout their visit
- Booking appointments and managing patient enquiries
- Assisting with the day-to-day running of the practice
- Helping patients choose frames and eyewear
- Supporting the team with dispensing and optical administration
- Maintaining frame displays and eyewear stock
- Helping prepare patients and consulting rooms for appointments
- Learning about the different clinical and specialist eyecare services we provide
Who we’re looking for
More than anything, we’re looking for someone who is warm, confident with people and keen to learn.
You’ll ideally be:
- Friendly, approachable and professional
- Comfortable speaking with people of all ages
- Organised and able to use your initiative
- Reliable and happy working as part of a small team
- Confident using computers and learning new systems
- Interested in healthcare, eyecare and delivering really good customer service
Previous experience in an opticians, healthcare setting, reception or customer-facing role would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential – we’re happy to provide training for the right person.
About us
We’re a friendly, established independent opticians with a strong focus on personal service and building long-term relationships with our patients.
As a smaller independent practice, this isn’t a role where you’ll be stuck doing one thing all day. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved, learn how an optical practice operates and gain genuine experience working alongside experienced eyecare professionals.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to grow within the eye care industry while providing outstanding service. We value energetic team players who are detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to making a positive difference in patients’ lives.
Pay: £12.75-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
