Optical assistant

Full-Time Optical Assistant – Independent Practice (East London)

Salary up to £29,000 (depending on experience) + Bonus

About the Role

This is a full-time Optical Assistant position where you’ll play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the practice. You’ll be working closely with patients, supporting clinical workflow, and dispensing confidently across a wide range of prescriptions. This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships with patients and takes pride in delivering proper service — the kind that keeps people coming back year after year.

Key Responsibilities Welcoming patients and providing excellent customer care Pre‑screening patients and supporting the clinical team Dispensing spectacles confidently at all levels, including Single vision Bifocal Varifocal More complex prescriptions Helping patients choose suitable frames and lenses based on lifestyle and needs Explaining lens options, coatings, and pricing clearly Handling sales a...