A full time Optometrist is required to join an award winning independent Opticians based in Bristol. They are a growing, forward thinking business, and this is an excellent role if you wish to develop your clinical skills and career.
The Role
Providing 30-45 minute sight tests to patients of all ages
Contact lens appointments
Opportunity to provide specialist clinics - myopia control, Ortho K, Dry eye: syringing, punctal plugs, and Dyslexia (all training will be provided)
Helping to develop and grow the business
Knowledgeable and supportive team with a qualified Dispensing Optician
Excellent equipment including humphrey, pulsair, fundus and slit lamp cameras, combi unit, Thomson test chart, topographer
Support with any additional accreditations
Ideally full time 9am to 5.30pm
Excellent salary - £45,000 to £70,000 DOE
Great work life balance with no Sundays, bank holidays, and a guaranteed 10 Saturdays off a year
Regular day off will typically be a Monday
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
opportunity to develop clinically and professionally
regular clinical training, peer review and CET points
Pension contributions
let them know your ideal career and they will work with you to help you achieve it
The client is looking for an Optometrist with a passion for Optometry and a good commercial understanding. An Optometrist with the IP qualification (or working towards) would be ideal.
In order to discuss this position further please call Zest Optical on 0114 238 1726 or email a copy of your CV....Read more...
A full time Optometrist is required to join an award winning independent Opticians based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. They are a growing, forward thinking business, and this is an excellent role if you wish to develop your clinical skills and career.
The Role
Newly aquired practice with experienced Directors
Providing 30-45 minute sight tests to patients of all ages
Contact lens appointments
Opportunity to provide specialist clinics - myopia control, Ortho K, Dry eye: syringing, punctal plugs, and Dyslexia (all training will be provided)
Helping to develop and grow the business
Knowledgeable and supportive team with a qualified Dispensing Optician
Excellent equipment including humphrey, pulsair, fundus and slit lamp cameras, combi unit, Thomson test chart, topographer
Support with any additional accreditations
Ideally 4.5 Days a week with a Sat morning included
Excellent salary - £45,000 to £70,000 DOE
Great work life balance with no Sundays, bank holidays, and a guaranteed 10 Saturdays off a year
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Opportunity to develop clinically and professionally
Help grow the business
Regular clinical training, peer review and CET points
Pension contributions
Let them know your ideal career and they will work with you to help you achieve it
The client is looking for an Optometrist with a passion for Optometry and a good commercial understanding.
In order to discuss this position further please call Zest Optical on 0114 238 1726 or email a copy of your CV ....Read more...
Are you looking for a career in optics with full training and support? We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Optical Apprentice to join our professional team and train towards becoming a qualified Dispensing Optician.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum of 5 good GCSE grades, including English, Maths, and Science
Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner
Ability to work Saturdays as part of a flexible schedule
Smart appearance and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service
Hand dexterity to learn to assemble spectacles
A willingness to learn and develop in a professional, business-focused environment
What We Offer:
Full on-the-job training with the opportunity to progress to a Dispensing Optician qualification
A supportive and structured learning environment
Hands-on experience in a dynamic optical practice
Career progression opportunities in the optical industry
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and looking for a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an extremely rare opportunity with a prestigious independent practice to gain a degree level qualification without university fees while earning a wage.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice.
Upon completion of the level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Contact lens Optician - fit contact lenses.
Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non Optical aids such as bump-ons.
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions.
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses.
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management - you could complete a management course.
Practice ownership - you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise.
Employer Description:At Elliott and Heath, our goal is to make you shine like a star. We aim to help you see the world clearly while keeping you looking good and looking after your vision.Working Hours :1 day study at the practice, alternate Saturdays, every Wednesday .
Working hours between 8.30am until 5.15pm. 7.5 hour day with unpaid breaks.
Start time can be adjusted to suit preferred breaks.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working....Read more...
Customers and patients are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing exceptional care to them.
Your duties in this role will be varied and include:
Welcoming customers into store
Booking in eye tests
Pre-screening patients
Providing style advice
Measuring frames
Taking phone calls
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity to embark on a journey towards a great career.
Starting as an Optical Assistant apprentice with future opportunities for career progression, you will be supported with loads of great, fun, and interactive training. You will use these exciting new skills in your day-to-day job, where you will gain customer service skills, knowledge in optical support, and develop behaviour suitable for working in an optical practice.
Those with a flair for fashion will love the new frames coming in, and if it's your forte, you may even get involved in meeting frame reps and helping choose the new ranges. If you are more technical, you will get to learn lots of information about lenses and measurements, then transform that information into jargon-free, easy-to-understand, customer-friendly language.
It's all about teamwork in an optician's practice. There are many roles, but you support each other to ensure your customers get the best experience possible. Optical assistants are a very important part of any optical practice and crucial to the customer journey. Individuals with a real passion for both healthcare and retail thrive in this role, as its perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship
Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications
Training Outcome:
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice
Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time working are often possible
You could go on to acquire higher-level optical qualifications such as:
Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
Contact lens Optician - fit contact lenses
Low vision specialist - helps people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non Optical aids such as bump-ons
Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions
Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and ophthalmic lenses
In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others
Other non-clinical roles:
Practice Management- you could complete a management course
Practice ownership- you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise
Employer Description:Customers and patients are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing exceptional care to them. We want to be the first choice for their health and beauty needs. We also offer innovative 'only at Boots' exclusive brands such as No7, a leading UK skincare brand, Soap and Glory and Liz Earle, all delivered with the great value our customers love.Working Hours :7.5 hours per day 5 days a week. Day off varies according to business needs. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
