Optical Assistant job on Tottenham Court Road, London. Join a modern optical practice offering a salary up to £28,000, great development opportunities and a supportive team.
Optical Assistant Jobs in TCR, London – Optical Assistant
Location: Tottenham Court Road, London (W1T)Salary: Up to £28,000 DOEHours: Full Time
Optical Assistant Job – London
Zest Optical are currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant job in London on behalf of a modern and forward-thinking optical practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Optical Assistant to join a contemporary, patient-focused environment where quality service and personal styling advice sit at the heart of the customer journey.
The practice combines clinical expertise with a welcoming retail experience, offering patients access to excellent eyewear collections alongside attentive and personalised care.
Optical Assistant – Role
Deliver a welcoming and personalised experience to every patient
Support frame styling and lens recommendations based on lifestyle and prescription
Assist with dispensing duties including measurements, adjustments and aftercare
Work closely with the clinical team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Maintain high store standards, stock presentation and accurate patient records
Optical Assistant – Requirements
Previous Optical Assistant experience
Confident communication and strong customer service skills
Passion for eyewear and helping customers feel confident in their choice
Organised and reliable approach to work
Someone who enjoys building genuine relationships with patients
Optical Assistant – Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
£400+ per month bonus potential
35 total holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Apply for this Optical Assistant Job in London
To avoid missing out on this Optical Assistant opportunity in London, please click the Apply link or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.....Read more...
You will support the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions, help patients and customers, assist with stock control, and complete appropriate training while working under the supervision of experienced dispensary professionals.
As a Trainee Dispensing Assistant, you will work as part of a busy surgery team to support the dispensing and supply of medicines to patients. You will receive training and supervision while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work safely and effectively in a dispensary environment. The role will involve helping to process prescriptions, prepare medicines for checking, generate labels, use the surgery clinical computer system, manage stock, and provide excellent customer service.
You do not need to have any previous experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy and you will not be expected to work independently at first; all dispensing duties will be carried out under appropriate supervision until you are trained and assessed as competent. You will also be expected to follow dispensary standard operating procedures, maintain patient confidentiality, work accurately, and raise any queries or concerns with the dispensary manager or senior member of the team.
This role is suitable for someone who is organised, careful, willing to learn, and interested in supporting patient care. The successful candidate will complete the Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Duties:
Assist with receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions under appropriate supervision
Accurately assemble medicines ready for final checking by the team
Use the clinical computer system to produce labels, update patient records and support prescription processing
Refer medication queries, prescription issues, patient concerns or potential errors to a GP or supervisor
Support the safe handout of prescriptions in line with workplace procedures
Provide polite, professional and helpful service to patients and customers
Answer general queries within the limits of the role and refer clinical or complex questions to the dispensary manager
Receive, check, put away and rotate stock deliveries
Support expiry date checking, stock control, ordering and returns
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment
Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality rules
Report near misses, incidents, dispensing errors or concerns in line with company procedures
Complete all required training, coursework and workplace assessments within agreed timescales
Work as part of the wider surgery team to support safe, efficient and patient-focused services
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.Training Outcome:This role provides an excellent starting point for a career in pharmacy and healthcare. Following successful completion of training, the candidate may have opportunities to progress into roles such as Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician, or wider roles in healthcare, medicines management, administration or training.Employer Description:We are a GP surgery with approx 17000. We have a large team of clinicians and non-clinical staff who work together to provide our local and extended community at our sites in Barton and GoxhillWorking Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Numeracy skills,Willingness to learn,Customer service skills,Reliable & punctual,Willing to learn and develop,Careful and accurate,Honest and trustworthy,Professional and respectful,Friendly and approachable,Calm under pressure,Patient-focused,Ask for help when unsure,Maintaining confidentiality,Positive attitude,Responsible & safety-conscious....Read more...
Optical Assistant Jobs in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Part Time | 3-4 Days Per Week | £26,000 - £28,000 FTE DOE
Zest Optical recruitment are working in partnership with one of the UK's most highly regarded independent opticians to recruit an Optical Assistant for their award-winning practice in Milton Keynes.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a premium independent opticians that has built an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence, luxury eyewear and exceptional patient care. The practice offers a truly bespoke experience, combining advanced eye care services with one of the finest selections of designer and independent eyewear brands available.
The successful candidate will join a knowledgeable and supportive team, working in a modern environment where quality, expertise and personalised service are at the heart of everything they do.
Optical Assistant - Role
Award-winning independent opticians in Central Milton Keynes
Work alongside experienced optical professionals in a highly respected practice
Working within a friendly and experienced team of 7-8 people
Double testing most days, allowing a strong focus on patient care
Deliver a personalised and consultative customer experience
Assist with dispensing premium frames and lenses
Opportunity to be involved in contact lenses and vision therapy services
Support specialist clinics and patient journeys
Opportunity to be involved in frame buying and product selection
Advanced clinical environment with significant investment in technology and diagnostic equipment
Focus on quality and service rather than volume
Part time position, 3-4 days per week
Every Saturday required
Practice hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
Optical Assistant - Benefits
Salary between £26,000 and £28,000 FTE DOE
Bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Staff discounts on eyewear and contact lenses
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to develop skills in contact lenses and vision therapy
Opportunity to work within one of the most respected independent optical practices in the region
Optical Assistant - Requirements
Previous optical experience is essential
Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
Interest in developing skills within dispensing, contact lenses and specialist clinics
Well presented, professional and articulate
Strong communication and organisational skills
Keen interest in luxury eyewear and premium service
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.
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To provide administration and secretarial support to the practice, by successfully completing clinical correspondence training to ensure appropriate knowledge of coding and understanding of protocols and procedures is obtained and applied when carrying out duties.
The role will incorporate managing incoming patient correspondence and requests. To include clinical coding, reading and sharing sensitive information, word processing and typing skills and general clerical work over three sites.
Job responsibilities:
Responsible for managing, assessing priority and appropriately distributing all clinical correspondence in accordance with our protocols
Responsible for coding letters and contents to patient record
Ensuring all documents are filed correctly and accurately
Process incoming e-mails to the business in a timely fashion in accordance with relevant procedures
Working with the Healthcare Providers, sharing sensitive information as required
To provide efficient copy typing for GPs and health professionals as required. This includes the typing of letters, reports and patient referrals etc. in an accurate and quality manner
Screen incoming tasks and work lists for urgent / 2WW / advice and guidance and actioning appropriately
Review daily worklists for advice and guidance responses and where referrals have come back with an issue, action appropriately
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to QOF under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Provide ad hoc administrative support related to the Pharmacy Team recalls under instruction of the Assistant Practice Manager
Any other administrative duties deemed appropriate and agreed by the Assistant Practice Manager
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Training:Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
As an apprentice, you’ll:
Have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
Learn and train for a specific job
Get paid and receive holiday leave
Get hands-on experience in a real job
Complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
Be on a career path with lots of future potential
Training Outcome:
This vacancy is for at least duration of the apprenticeship programme
There is also the possibility of fulltime administrative role following successful completion of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a partnership practising in our purpose-built surgery in Victoria Road, Marlow and at two branch surgeries at Lane End and Hambleden.
Surgery consultations are normally by appointment and there are specialist clinics in various fields.
The Marlow Surgery is responsible for training qualified doctors in general practitioner skills.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Confidentiality....Read more...
Consultant Paediatrician | (Central Queensland)
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Paediatrician to join Central Queensland Health in a permanent part-time role. This position offers meaningful clinical practice across inpatient, emergency, nursery, and neonatal services within a busy regional referral hospital, combined with an outstanding coastal lifestyle close to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
This is a strong opportunity for a specialist Paediatrician seeking a rewarding regional role with excellent support, diverse clinical exposure, and genuine work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent part-time Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist position ✔ Total remuneration up to ~$279K p.a. + super + allowances ✔ 40 hours per fortnight (strong lifestyle balance) ✔ Professional development leave + annual PD allowance ✔ Motor vehicle allowance ✔ On-call, overtime, attraction and retention incentives ✔ Salary packaging benefits ✔ Regional and relocation incentives (where applicable) ✔ Broad clinical exposure including ED, inpatient, HDU, and neonatal care ✔ Coastal lifestyle with beaches, reef access, and outdoor recreation
The Role
You will provide specialist paediatric services across Gladstone Hospital and the Central Queensland Health Service, working within a multidisciplinary team delivering care across acute, inpatient, emergency, and neonatal settings.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality paediatric and neonatal clinical care across hospital settings Managing acute paediatric presentations and neonatal stabilisation (including <35 weeks where appropriate) Supporting care in ED, ward, nursery, and high dependency unit environments Working with Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) and tertiary services for escalations Providing supervision and clinical leadership to junior medical staff Participating in on-call and rostered service delivery Contributing to clinical governance, service improvement, and quality initiatives Supporting integrated care across the Central Queensland service network
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP – Paediatrics and Child Health) or equivalent (or RACP assessment pathway) Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Paediatrics Strong experience in general paediatrics and neonatal care Competence in neonatal stabilisation and acute paediatric presentations Commitment to rural and regional healthcare delivery Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work across a distributed regional service Commitment to ongoing CPD and professional development
Why This Role?
This is a rewarding opportunity to step into a senior paediatric role in a coastal regional centre where your work directly impacts children and families across Central Queensland.
You’ll join a supportive clinical team with access to retrieval and tertiary support while enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and strong community connection.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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Staff Specialist Psychiatrist
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a collaborative and multidisciplinary mental health service across Metro South, Brisbane.
Multiple permanent and temporary full-time or part-time positions are available for psychiatrists seeking a balanced role combining clinical care, leadership, teaching, and service development within a well-established public mental health network.
What’s on Offer
✔ Staff Specialist Psychiatrist positions across inpatient and community settings ✔ Permanent and temporary appointments available ✔ Flexible full-time and part-time working arrangements ✔ Work across hospital, community, and mental health emergency services ✔ Strong focus on teaching, supervision, and training of junior staff ✔ Opportunities for research and quality improvement involvement ✔ Salary packaging and competitive public sector remuneration (L18–L27) ✔ Professional development support and study leave opportunities ✔ Access to tertiary teaching networks and academic partnerships ✔ Family-friendly workplace culture with flexible work arrangements ✔ Strong multidisciplinary and consumer-focused service model
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric care across a diverse range of clinical settings within a major metropolitan mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
Providing inpatient and outpatient consultations as required
Participating in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and service planning
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supervising and teaching registrars, junior doctors, and medical students
Contributing to research, audit, and quality improvement activities
Supporting clinical governance, safety, and service improvement initiatives
Working collaboratively across acute, community, and emergency mental health services
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or equivalent
Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
Strong experience in general adult psychiatry across inpatient and community settings
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated leadership ability in multidisciplinary environments
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and clinical education
Interest in quality improvement, research, and service development
Patient-centred, collaborative approach to mental health care
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large, integrated metropolitan mental health service that values clinical excellence, education, and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to influence service delivery across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centred psychiatry, workforce development, and collaborative multidisciplinary practice.
The role also offers strong flexibility, professional support, and long-term career development pathways within Queensland’s public health system.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment support to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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Consultant Psychiatrist | Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading metropolitan mental health service providing acute adult inpatient psychiatric care within a multidisciplinary hospital setting.
Permanent full-time and part-time positions are available for Psychiatrists seeking a clinically focused role with opportunities for teaching, research, leadership, and service development.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities ✔ Acute Adult Inpatient Psychiatry focus ✔ Established multidisciplinary mental health team ✔ Strong teaching and academic environment ✔ Opportunities for research and quality improvement activities ✔ Clinical leadership responsibilities ✔ Well-supported specialist mental health service ✔ Flexible employment arrangements available ✔ Major metropolitan location with excellent lifestyle amenities
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership within an acute adult inpatient mental health service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality psychiatric assessment and management for adult inpatients
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supporting patient-centred, recovery-focused care
Participating in teaching and supervision activities
Contributing to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Supporting research and professional development activities
Collaborating with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues to optimise patient outcomes
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Advanced Trainees expecting Fellowship within six months are encouraged to apply
Experience in acute adult psychiatry
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Commitment to teaching, quality improvement, and clinical excellence
Interest in leadership and service development
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected public mental health service delivering high-quality acute psychiatric care within a collaborative and academically focused environment.
You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams while contributing to education, research, and service improvement initiatives that directly enhance patient care.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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Private Dentist Jobs in Auckland. Excellent Opportunity for a Dentist to Join a Newly Renovated, High-Tech General Practice on the North Shore. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.
Private / Independent Dental Practice
Private Dentist
Takapuna, Auckland
Full-time or part-time
Newly expanded, modern general practice
Advanced digital equipment including CBCT and EMS Airflow
Supportive and friendly clinical team
Remuneration 45% commission
Reference: DW3916194
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and tech-savvy dentist to join a newly renovated, digitally focused practice on Auckland’s North Shore. The principal dentist is expanding into a larger, modern space, creating the ideal setting for a motivated clinician who enjoys working with cutting-edge technology and delivering exceptional patient care.
The practice offers a wide scope of treatments including general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Equipment includes EMS Airflow, digital x-rays, intraoral scanner and camera, CBCT, rotary endodontics, surgical motor, laser and oral cancer screening. You will be supported by a close-knit team consisting of the principal dentist, a dental assistant and a receptionist. The practice operates using Exact software, and free car parking is provided.
The successful candidate will ideally bring at least five years of clinical experience, although applications with a strong skill set from slightly earlier in their career may be considered. You will be confident across the full range of general procedures, including endodontics, Invisalign, implant placement and restoration, sedation and minor oral surgery. Strong communication skills, a warm manner and the ability to work collaboratively within a small and supportive team are essential.
This role will suit a clinician who enjoys autonomy, embraces digital dentistry and is looking for a long-term opportunity in one of Auckland’s most desirable suburbs. Takapuna offers an enviable lifestyle, with beaches, cafés, shops and transport links all within easy reach.
Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered, or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
Contact: Darran WalentaEmail: Telephone: UK: +44 114 238 1729 | AU: +61 730 534 271....Read more...
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 it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice.
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision.
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements.
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language.
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses.
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort.
Basic frame repairs.
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements.
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer.
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures.
Making follow up appointments for customers.
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles.
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits.
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing.
Explaining offers and products to customers.
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:Suzanne Floyd Optometrist is an independent, family-run opticians based in Craven Arms, Shropshire . Established in 1992, the practice offers comprehensive eye examinations, NHS sight tests, contact lens fittings, and a wide selection of eyewear for the local communityWorking Hours :Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am - 5.00pm.
Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
Senior Optical Assistant Job in Clapham, South West London
Location: Clapham, South West London
Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE
About the Opportunity
Zest Optical are working alongside an exceptional independent opticians in Clapham to recruit a Senior Optical Assistant.
We're not looking for somebody who is happy doing the minimum required.
We're looking for somebody who gets excited by creating exceptional experiences, building relationships and helping a business continually improve.
This is not a role for somebody who simply wants to greet patients, answer the phone and process appointments.
Instead, it's an opportunity for somebody who gets genuine satisfaction from creating exceptional experiences, building lasting relationships and becoming an important part of a business that prides itself on doing things differently.
The practice has built an outstanding reputation by offering a highly personalised experience. Patients aren't left to browse frames alone. They are guided, styled and advised. Time is taken to understand who they are, what they want and how they want to feel when they leave.
Frames aren't simply sold, they are carefully selected. Recommendations aren't transactional, they're thoughtful and personal. The result is a loyal patient base that values expertise, trust and genuine relationships.
As a result, the team are looking for somebody who loves working with people, takes pride in going above and beyond, and genuinely enjoys helping others.
Technical optical skills are important, but attitude, enthusiasm and initiative are valued even more highly.
The Role
You'll play a key role throughout the entire patient journey, supporting both the clinical and retail aspects of the practice.
Responsibilities will include:
Welcoming patients and delivering a warm, professional experience
Delivering frame styling consultations and eyewear recommendations
Managing appointments, administration and patient communications
Supporting collections, adjustments and aftercare
Maintaining exceptional presentation standards throughout the practice
Taking ownership of tasks and helping ensure everything runs smoothly day-to-day
Contributing ideas and identifying opportunities to improve processes and patient experience
This is a role for somebody who enjoys being involved and wants to make a genuine contribution to the success of the practice.
About You
The successful candidate will be somebody who naturally takes ownership and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
Most importantly, you'll be somebody who:
Loves working with people and building relationships
Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service
Has energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Is naturally proactive and takes initiative
Enjoys learning and developing new skills
Is confident communicating with a wide variety of people
Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
Wants to contribute to something bigger than their individual role
What's On Offer
Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
Opportunity to join a highly respected independent practice
Ongoing training and development
Greater responsibility and involvement than a traditional Optical Assistant role
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to build genuine relationships with a loyal patient base
Long-term career progression opportunities
How to Apply
To avoid missing out on this Optical Assistant opportunity in Clapham, please click the Apply link or contact Kieran Lindley via WhatsApp for more information.....Read more...
Make a real difference to some essential operations. That might mean being the only medic on board ship, and taking responsibility for the general healthcare of an entire crew. This could include patient assessment and coordination of care, infection prevention and control, and supporting specialist senior healthcare support workers in their duties
Use your medical expertise where it’s needed most, providing primary healthcare to trauma victims in conflict zones all over the world
When you’re not on deployment you will be working in a Royal Navy shore base or even with the Royal Marines. There’s no equivalent civilian role, so you’ll gain all the skills you need
Work across all medical departments, learning directly from specialists in a number of different fields. You could be training with Special Forces in West Africa, or working in primary care on board a ship in the Persian Gulf
Training:By the end of your training you will be a qualified Medical Assistant (Senior Healthcare Support Worker).
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate.
Training and development continues throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.
When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by 40 weeks of specialist training at Defence Medical Services (DMS) Wittington, broken down into classroom lessons and placements.
During lessons you will learn:
First Aid at Work
Be given an insight into primary health care, pharmacy, environmental health, medical administration and other essential skills needed to be a Medical Assistant
Once you have gained the underpinning knowledge you will then undertake a 6 week clinical work based placement in various locations around the UK. On completion you will return to DMS Wittington to undertake Royal Navy single service training consisting of 7 weeks learning the specific and vital skills required of a Medical Assistant with the Royal Navy. This is followed by placements in primary and secondary healthcare facilities in various locations around the UK lasing for 11 weeks. Finally, you will return to DMS Wittington for a period of consolidation before graduating and being assigned to a medical centre or a ship.Training Outcome:If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer.
Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.Employer Description:The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods.
The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.
We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key DatesWorking Hours :Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU to work in a spectacular mental health hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. Your will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults. The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re-engagement with the community
**To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist - must be HCPC registered**
As the Consultant Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
Provide direct psychological input to some of these wards
Consultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient care
Consultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practice
Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings
Working closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma informed approaches to care
Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Supervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills work
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficulties
Previous experience of providing supervision and involvement in service development
Experience in clinical leadership and people management is desirable
Strong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teams
Effective leadership skills including self-motivation
Ability to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team
The successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
Online benefits and cash back rewards
Cycle to work scheme
SMART Pension option
Reference ID: 6871
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
As a Medical Receptionist (Customer Service Apprentice), you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the GP practice while working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
You will gain valuable administrative and customer service experience in a busy healthcare setting, learning how to provide a professional, efficient, and compassionate service to patients and colleagues.
What a typical day might include:
Greeting patients and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Answering telephone calls and dealing with patient enquiries
Booking, cancelling, and amending appointments using the practice clinical system
Signposting patients to the most appropriate clinician or service where appropriate
Processing prescription requests and directing them to the relevant team
Scanning, filing, and accurately updating patient records
Handling incoming and outgoing post and other correspondence
Assisting with administrative tasks to support GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team
Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to GDPR and NHS policies
Keeping reception and waiting areas tidy and welcoming
Learning new systems and procedures while completing apprenticeship coursework
What we're looking for:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment
A caring and empathetic approach when dealing with patients
Basic IT skills and confidence using computers
A reliable and flexible team player who is keen to develop new skills
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career within primary care while receiving full training and support from our experienced and welcoming team. No previous healthcare experience is required, just enthusiasm, commitment, and a genuine desire to help others.Training Outcome:Moving from apprenticeship to Medical Receptionist.Employer Description:We are a friendly, close-knit GP practice based in Washington, caring for approximately 7,300 patients. Our team includes three GP Partners, one Trainee GP, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, one Practice Nurse, two Trainee Practice Nurses, one Healthcare Assistant, a dedicated practice management team, two Medical Secretaries, one Care Coordinator, one Clinical Coder, and seven Medical Receptionists.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice who is keen to learn and develop their skills while becoming a valued member of our supportive and welcoming team.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm, working 4 days a week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Healthcare Assistant – Complex Care
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Pay: £14.00 - £22.00 per hour
Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights
Full Training Provided
Are you a caring, proactive, and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference? Join OneCall24 Healthcare and support a gentleman with an acquired brain injury to live an active and fulfilling life.
Our client enjoys football, cricket, and spending time in the community, so we're looking for carers who can provide person-centred support, encourage independence, and help him engage in activities he enjoys.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 6 months' care experience
A positive, proactive approach to care
Confidence supporting clients in the community and promoting independence
Training Provided:
Tracheostomy & Ventilator Care
Moving & Handling
Medication Administration
What's in it for You?
£14.00 - £22.00 per hour
Weekly pay
£50 Refer-a-Friend Bonus*
Ongoing training and career development
24/7 clinical and on-call support
You'll be fully supported by our experienced Nurse Managers and dedicated Complex Care team every step of the way.
Apply today and start a rewarding career with OneCall24 Healthcare.
Call 03333 22 11 33 and quote Complex Care Bridgwater.
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This is an opportunity for an existing Registered Manager who wants to move into the charity sector or for a passion experienced Deputy Manager who wants to be supported in their first Registered Manager post.
My client is looking for a Registered Manager to join a brand new 2 bed emergency short stay home based in Kirkby Ashfield in Nottinghamshire with a fantastic leading national charity.
My client, a leading nationally recognised charity who provide a portfolio of specialist services to children, are opening a new 2 bed home. The home will work with emergency placements for a short 6-12month period in a trauma informed manner. The home’s purpose is to help these complex young people in a time of crisis before they are able to move to a more long term placement.
The Registered Manager will be bought in to help open the home, build your staff team, build a high performing and trauma informed culture whilst having full support from above and your clinical team.
The Registered Manager role is offering the following
Salary of £51,870
On Call Payment of £700 per annum
29 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays
Free Blue Light Card
Do you have the following :
Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Level 5 Leadership and Management (or be willing to complete)
Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager in residential children's homes
Ambition to move into an Ofsted Registered Manager role
My client will consider a Deputy Manager stepping into their first RM role.....Read more...
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 it's perfect for those who love to make a real difference in other people's lives.
The duties within this role include:
Greeting customers in a professional and friendly manner as they enter the practice
Interpreting and understanding a clinically issued prescription, its effects on the eye, and the customer's vision
Helping customer's select spectacle frame(s) that are suitable in terms of comfort, looks good and fits lifestyle requirements
Be able to explain the features and benefits of particular frames, using non-technical customer friendly language
Measuring the frames and ensure they are a suitable size for a customer and can accommodate their lenses
Adjusting customers spectacle frames using the correct tools to ensure stability and comfort
Basic frame repairs
Have a good knowledge of Ophthalmic lenses, tints and coatings to be able to meet visual / lifestyle requirements
Ordering prescription glasses and contact lenses in for the customer
Correct completion of NHS paperwork and written records in-line with company procedures
Making follow up appointments for customers
Use a focimeter to find the prescription from spectacles
Communicate contact lenses suitability, features and benefits
Carrying out pre-screening tests such as retinal imaging and pressure and visual field testing
Explaining offers and products to customers
Taking payments from customers
Being able to problem solve with basic optical concerns
Understanding business KPIs and how they affect the practices profitability
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:Eye care made easy. Advanced tests, expert guidance, and stylish brands to keep you seeing and looking your bestWorking Hours :9.00am - 5.30pm over 5 days - Monday - Friday. Saturdays will vary depending on rota/business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist | Metropolitan Sydney
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join a leading metropolitan mental health service providing high-quality acute adult inpatient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Available on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, this role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist psychiatric care while contributing to teaching, research, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of a well-established mental health service.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available ✔ Competitive Staff Specialist salary package in line with the NSW Staff Specialist Award ✔ Work within a well-established acute adult inpatient mental health service ✔ Strong multidisciplinary team environment ✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision and research ✔ Supportive academic and professional development culture ✔ Involvement in quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives ✔ Diverse and rewarding acute adult psychiatry caseload ✔ Excellent career development within a leading metropolitan health service
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric services within an acute adult inpatient mental health unit, delivering high-quality clinical care while providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adult mental health inpatients
Delivering high-quality consultative psychiatric services
Providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and trainees
Participating in teaching, education and professional development activities
Contributing to research, quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
Supporting service development and continuous improvement across the mental health service
Maintaining high standards of patient-centred, evidence-based psychiatric care
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Applicants expecting Fellowship within six months are encouraged to apply
Strong experience in adult psychiatry
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Interest in teaching, research and quality improvement
Ability to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary mental health service
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected metropolitan mental health service delivering comprehensive acute adult inpatient care within a highly collaborative environment.
You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams while contributing to education, research and service development, with excellent opportunities for ongoing career progression and professional growth.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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This role would suit someone who is organised, confident communicating with others, and keen to build a long-term career within a professional office environment. You will gain valuable experience across a range of administrative duties, with the opportunity to develop and take on more responsibility as you progress.
As an Apprentice Business Administrator Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Providing administrative support to the Head of Operations and wider team.
Supporting with general office administration and day-to-day business tasks.
Managing emails, documents, and records accurately.
Updating spreadsheets and maintaining organised systems.
Supporting with diary management, scheduling, and arranging meetings.
Assisting with booking company events, social activities, and team activities.
Providing PA-style support as you develop within the role.
Supporting colleagues with administrative tasks when required.
Communicating with internal teams and external contacts professionally.
Taking ownership of tasks and helping ensure the smooth running of the office.
The role will be progressive, and as you develop your skills and confidence, additional responsibilities will be introduced.
We are looking for someone who is:
Friendly, approachable, and confident speaking with people.
Organised with good attention to detail.
Comfortable using computers and learning new systems.
Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Reliable and willing to learn.
A team player with a positive attitude.
Keen to build a career within administration and business support.
Excellent maths/number skills
Strong maths skills are important for this role, along with good communication skills, as you will be working closely with a friendly and outgoing team.Training:
Full training will be given leading to a recognised Apprenticeship Standard as a Business Administrator Level 3
On-the-job training will be delivered by the employer with the training provider support
Off-the-job training will be delivered by the training provider in partnership with the employer
You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent)
Training Outcome:Full time position at the end of the apprenticeship with the opportunity to progress within the organisation.Employer Description:Aqua is a leading provider in healthcare recruitment. We supply various clinical and non-clinical staff both salaried and locum to various settings across the United Kingdom. We deal with a wide range of settings in the pubic and private sector.
Our comprehensive understanding of healthcare recruitment gives us an unrivalled, first class appreciation of the demands and pressures of the modern day industry. Our specialist consultants provide a bespoke service to both our candidates and clients to insure the best possible care for patients.Working Hours :Monday to Friday each week and the hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Excellent communication skills,Professional telephone manner.,Excellent time management.,Interpersonal skills.,Able to work independently....Read more...
To provide high quality service to clients under direct supervision
To provide high quality care within a clinical setting
Responsible for sample receipt, numbering and data entry onto a computer system
Perform sample reception duties, including receiving, sorting, labelling, barcoding and racking of samples on arrival, including aliquoting urine samples
Load samples onto centrifuges, pre-analytical automation, tracking systems or other sample preparation equipment
Support in manual pre-analytical sample processing, i.e., inoculating culture media
Preparation and completion of work lists and log sheets
File, archive and retrieve samples, dispatch samples to referral sites as appropriate, including arranging transport
Use of the air tube system for receiving specimens and sending reports
Distribute specimens to relevant laboratories, fast tracking urgent, clinic and label samples as appropriate. This may include packaging of samples for referral to external and internal agencies
Training:
As an apprentice, you will receive all the training you need to be able to carry out this role fully and competently, and you will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard
You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)
Training Outcome:
Following the successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for the apprentice to progress
Employer Description:South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals. Our workforce of almost 10,000+ provides a range of specialist regional services to 1.5million people.Working Hours :The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates. It is expected that the post holder will participate in shift working after a suitable period of training.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexible,Able to work under pressure....Read more...
Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Youth Mental Health) | Townsville Region
An exciting opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Psychiatrist to join the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.
This is a permanent full-time or part-time position for psychiatrists interested in youth mental health, with the opportunity to work across community, inpatient-linked, and specialist child and adolescent mental health programs in a leading regional tertiary service.
What’s on Offer
✔ Staff Specialist Psychiatrist role within Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Mental Health ✔ Permanent full-time or part-time positions available ✔ Salary range approximately AUD $216K – $275K + super ✔ Employer superannuation contribution ✔ Generous annual leave ✔ Salary packaging options available ✔ Strong focus on teaching, training, and academic partnerships ✔ Access to leadership development and career progression pathways ✔ Multidisciplinary, supportive youth mental health teams ✔ Regional lifestyle with excellent work–life balance
The Role
You will provide specialist psychiatric services within the Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Service, working across multiple multidisciplinary teams and clinical programs.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults
Working across community, outpatient, and specialist youth mental health programs
Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and clinical review meetings
Providing clinical leadership within youth mental health teams
Supervising and supporting junior medical staff and trainees
Contributing to service development, governance, and quality improvement
Engaging in teaching, training, and professional education activities
Supporting continuity of care across complex youth mental health presentations
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP) or equivalent
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Experience or strong interest in child, adolescent, or youth psychiatry
Strong communication and collaborative multidisciplinary skills
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred mental health care
Interest in teaching, supervision, and service development
Ability to work across diverse clinical programs and teams
Valid driver’s licence (Class C) required
Why This Role?
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in specialist youth mental health within a large regional tertiary service.
You will be part of a well-supported multidisciplinary team delivering care to some of the most complex and important patient populations, while benefiting from strong training pathways, academic links with James Cook University, and a lifestyle that balances professional challenge with regional liveability.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We provide end-to-end recruitment support to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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Applications are invited from Consultant Cellular Pathologists to join the Pathology Services team based at the main Hospital site on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Guernsey has a population of 65,000 and benefits from a flat 20% tax rate, no VAT or Council tax. It has some of the British Isles finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.This is a full-time post, and the successful candidate will work alongside the current Pathologist who reports in a general capacity within histopathology and cancer multidisciplinary team workloads.You will ideally have experience in at least three of the following disciplines; skin, gynae, breast, lung, urology and GI, with a willingness to expand into other areas. Part of the role will be supporting Biomedical Scientists in achieving the IBMS Diploma in Expert Practice in Histological Dissection.The Department processes approximately 5,000 requests a year for primary and secondary care and visiting clinicians. Skin specimens are the largest group type followed by gastrointestinal, gynaecology, breast, urological. Large specimens are from the following surgical procedures: laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, breast surgery, upper and lower GI surgery (oesophagectomy, gastrectomy and colectomy), hysterectomy, orchidectomy, nephrectomy, thyroidectomy, laryngectomy and cervical lymph node dissection for head and neck cancers. The Cellular Pathology Team comprises; Consultant Cellular Pathologists (x2) Biomedical Scientists Section Head x 1, BMS x 3, Trainee BMS x 1, Health Care Scientific Assistant / Anatomical Pathology Assistant x 1 and Administration staff x 2. This is a small, friendly department, with a good team working spirit.The overall Pathology Department employs 50 staff across five disciplines processing 160,000 requests a year across Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology and Cellular Pathology. Role Requirements:- Full GMC registration on the Specialist register- Royal College of Patholigists Membership- FRCPath Diploma or equivalent qualification.- If you are newly qualified, and UK trained, you must be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. All other applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalency to the UK CCT/of the UK CCT.The benefits of working in Guernsey include:– A higher-than-UK salary.– A relocation payment of £5,000*– A generous four year private rental allowance to support the cost of private rental accommodation*– A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.*Full T&C in relocation directiveJarrodean is a leading UK healthcare recruitment partner to the NHS, UK Independent Sector and States of Guernsey Health & Social Care. As a nurse-led consultancy our understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills and experience to appropriate vacancies.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Dispensing Optician / Trainee Dispensing Optician – Medway & TonbridgeFull Time or Part Time | Independent Opticians | £28,000 to £31,000 DOE + Professional Fees
Zest Optical are working alongside a well-established independent opticians to recruit a Dispensing Optician or Trainee Dispensing Optician to join their teams across Medway and Tonbridge.
This is an opportunity to join a fully independent practice that focuses on patient care, quality eyewear and a personalised service. The role offers a varied working environment across two practices located close to each other, with a supportive team and a strong clinical focus.
The Role• Working across two independent optical practices in Medway and Tonbridge (Can be based just at one practice)• Delivering high-quality dispensing, including more complex prescriptions• Taking accurate measurements to ensure precise lens fitting and comfort• Supporting patients with frame styling and lens choices tailored to their lifestyle• Carrying out fittings, adjustments and minor repairs• Providing clear advice on lens options, coatings and aftercare• Supporting the Optometrist throughout the patient journey• Assisting with training and supervision of Optical Assistants where required• Managing orders, liaising with laboratories and maintaining accurate records
The Practice• Fully independent opticians with a strong reputation locally• Focus on personalised service and high-quality eyewear• Close-knit team environment with a supportive approach• Modern practices with a broad selection of frames and lenses• Working across two practiceswherever possible
Salary & Benefits• Salary between £28,000 and £31,000 depending on experience• Professional fees paid• Full time or part time considered• 1 in 4 Saturdays off• No Sundays or bank holidays• Working hours: 9am to 5:30pm (Mon–Fri), 9am to 5pm (Sat)
Requirements• Qualified Dispensing Optician, Pre-Reg DO, or experienced Optical Assistant looking to progress• Strong dispensing skills with a patient-focused approach• Confident communication and ability to build rapport• Interest in working within an independent practice setting
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV for consideration.
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Registered Psychologist to work in an exceptional mental health service based in the Royston, Hertfordshire. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This hospital offers purpose-built services with medium secure, low secure, and both locked and open rehabilitation opportunities. They offer a range of specialist recovery pathways, all at one site
**To be considered for this position you must be HCPC Registered as a Psychologist**
As the Psychologist your key responsibilities include:
Provide a specialist psychology service to people with a diagnosis of a mental disorder on our Male Rehabilitation Service
Undertake specialist structured, semi-structured and standardised psychological assessments
Develop specialist psychological formulations based on assessments
Formulate plans for patients’ psychological treatment
Implement specialist psychological interventions for individuals and groups
Contribute to specialist centralised group programmes such as substance misuse
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Hospital’s policies and procedures
Provide clinical supervision to assistant and trainee psychologists as required
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of a mental disorder, personality disorder and/or enduring mental health problems
Experience of and/or interested in rehabilitation and recovery of patient in a forensic context
Skills in individual and group work and in programme planning
Use of complex methods of psychological assessment to inform the psychological formulation and intervention
The successful Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £38,600 - £48,250 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent part time role working on day shifts. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Access to CPD (Continued Professional Development)
Clear salary progression plan
Clear career pathway
Access to an employee assistance programme
Access to Benefits Portal
Funded DBS
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Birthday leave
Free parking
Reference ID: 1209
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Private Dentist Jobs in Wellington, New Zealand. Excellent Opportunity for a Dentist to Join a Modern, Fully Equipped Practice with Full Books and Great Support. Zest Dental Recruitment, working in partnership with an established private dental practice, is seeking to recruit a General Dentist.
Private / Independent Dental Practice
Private Dentist
Wellington, New Zealand
Full-time, Monday to Friday
Busy two-chair modern practice
Excellent patient base and full books
Advanced digital equipment including CEREC and Primescan
Friendly and supportive clinical team
Competitive remuneration – 40% commission
Reference: DW3691040
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a dentist to join a thriving, modern dental practice with a strong and loyal patient base. The role offers excellent earning potential and a supportive working environment, making it ideal for both experienced clinicians and early-career dentists seeking growth.
Working five days a week, you will be based in a modern two-chair practice providing a full range of treatments including crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, whitening, dentures, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and extractions. You will have access to cutting-edge technology including rotary endodontic systems, Primescan, CEREC, and clear aligner systems such as Invisalign and SureSmile.
The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team comprising a senior dentist, dental assistant, receptionist, and practice manager. This position replaces a departing clinician who is relocating overseas, ensuring an immediate and busy patient flow from day one.
You will ideally have experience across a broad range of general dentistry procedures and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in treatment planning, and a collaborative approach to teamwork are essential. An enthusiasm for digital dentistry and new technologies will be highly regarded.
This opportunity offers not just a busy book and modern facilities, but also a positive and engaging environment in which to build long-term relationships with patients and colleagues alike.
Successful candidates will be DCNZ registered or have qualified from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, or Ireland. If you are not already DCNZ registered, or not qualified from one of the above countries, please check with DCNZ to check your eligibility. For further information regarding this position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental.
Zest Dental has been helping dentists and dental practices in the UK, New Zealand, and Australia to find their perfect job match since 2006.
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Consultant Paediatrician | Regional New South Wales
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Paediatrician to join a major regional referral service providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, and community paediatric care across a large catchment area.
Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities are available, offering a broad scope of practice, strong subspecialty support, and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of regional paediatric and neonatal services.
What’s on Offer
✔ Permanent full-time and part-time appointments available ✔ Flexible and fractional appointments considered ✔ Competitive Staff Specialist remuneration package ✔ Large regional referral centre with diverse paediatric caseload ✔ Strong neonatal component including Special Care Nursery services ✔ Extensive visiting paediatric subspecialty support ✔ Established multidisciplinary and allied health teams ✔ Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and service development ✔ Excellent work-life balance in a family-friendly regional community ✔ Easy access to major metropolitan and coastal centres
The Role
You will provide specialist paediatric care across inpatient, outpatient, neonatal, and community settings while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of a well-established regional paediatric service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality general paediatric care across inpatient and outpatient services
Participating in neonatal resuscitation, stabilisation, and Special Care Nursery services
Managing acute paediatric admissions and emergency presentations
Supporting developmental and community paediatric programs
Collaborating with multidisciplinary and allied health teams
Supervising and teaching junior medical staff and trainees
Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
Working closely with tertiary referral and retrieval services to optimise patient outcomes
What We’re Looking For
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP – Paediatrics) or equivalent specialist qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Strong experience in General Paediatrics
Interest or experience in Neonatology highly regarded
Commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Interest in regional and rural healthcare delivery
Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
Why This Role?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Paediatrician seeking a genuinely broad and rewarding scope of practice within a major regional referral service.
You'll enjoy a diverse mix of acute paediatrics, neonatology, developmental paediatrics, and outpatient care while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams and visiting subspecialists. The role offers significant professional autonomy, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on child health across a large regional community.
About Paragon Medics
Paragon Medics connects healthcare professionals with rewarding roles across Australia. We offer end-to-end recruitment services to help you transition smoothly into your next career opportunity.
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