Experienced Optical assistant Part Time | 3 Days Per Week | Monday–Friday Only | No Weekends Morningside, Edinburgh | Award-Winning, Clinically Focused Independent Practice This is a rare, life-changing opportunity for an experienced Optical assistant /Dispensing Optician to join a highly respected, clinically led independent practice based in beautiful Morningside, Edinburgh. We offer exceptional work–life balance, with no weekend work, no sales pressure, and a calm, patient-first environment built entirely around clinical care. If you are clinically minded, passionate about patient experience, and want to work somewhere truly different, this role offers the perfect blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle. About the Role As a optical assistant, you will: Provide personalised, clinically focused dispensing Guide patients through frames, lenses, and tailored visual solutions Deliver excellent communication, care, and aftercare Work closely with our optometrists to ensure smooth clinical journeys Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and patient care Why This Role Is Unique No sales targets – full focus on clinical care A loyal, appreciative patient base A practice built on clinical excellence, not retail pressure Supportive team culture where people enjoy coming to work Encouragement and support for ongoing development and upskilling A genuinely life-changing opportunity to rediscover your passion for optics Hours & Benefits Part time: 3 days per week Monday–Friday only No weekends – practice closed Pro-rata annual leave Annual pair of spectacles Company pension Sick pay Staff discounts Warm, friendly, clinically minded team Training provided on Optix software What’s Next? Click Apply Now and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. Job Type: Part-time Location: Morningside, Edinburgh Work Setting: In person Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Sick pay Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: dispensing optician: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person