Optical Assistant Vacancy – Keith Murphy Opticians We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as an Optical Assistant means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career or are a motivated and enthusiastic individual, keen on a challenging new career in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you. Your birthday off work No Sunday or bank holiday working Access to future career progression Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases Retail discounts Cycle to work scheme INDHP We are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for. As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge that’s tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day-to-day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues. Above all, you’ll bring a genuine interest in people, an eye for detail, and a caring, can-do attitude to every part of your day. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, our ideal candidate takes pride in offering honest advice, building trust with patients, and being part of a team that delivers a quality service while supporting one another. Ideally, we are looking to support either an experienced Optical Assistant, or a motivated individual who is new to optics, to take the next step in their career by undertaking the Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship with sponsorship from our practice. Additional Information: Our frame selection includes a range of boutique and designer brands, such as Linberg, Gucci, Tom Ford and more. We have two consulting rooms We are a team of 10 This is a full time role Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team. GBP £12.50 GBP £12.21