Experienced Optical Assistant

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Poole, Dorset, England, GBR
In-Office
26K-26K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Professional Services • Retail
The Role
Provide patient-focused optical support, including frame styling, lens selection, dispensing, fittings, adjustments, aftercare, and advice for complex prescriptions. Maintain displays and equipment, support daily practice operations, and collaborate with the optical team to deliver a high-quality patient experience. The role requires previous optics experience, ideally including dispensing at all levels, and involves working Monday through Friday in an independent optical practice.
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What’s in it for you?

Experienced Optical Assistant Vacancy - Classic Eyes Poole


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 a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.


From longer test times, to our commitment to offering the latest technological advances such as OCT and Optomap, everything we do is designed to offer our patients the very best in clinical care

You will also receive:

Your birthday off work

  • No Sunday or bank holiday working
  • Access to Simply Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases) 
  • Retail discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme 

About the Role

Experienced Optical Assistant – Monday to Friday


Are you an experienced Optical Assistant looking for a role where you can really take pride in the service you provide?

We’re looking for an experienced Optical Assistant to join our friendly team and play an important role in delivering a genuinely personal, high-quality experience for every patient.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys dispensing, styling and helping patients find the right solution for their individual needs, rather than simply working towards sales targets. With 40-minute to one-hour appointments, you’ll have the time to properly understand your patients, offer thoughtful advice and deliver the level of care you know you’re capable of.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be involved throughout the patient journey, from the initial frame and lens consultation through to dispensing, fitting, adjustments and aftercare.

You’ll use your experience and product knowledge to:

  • Provide expert advice on frames and lenses, taking the patient’s prescription, lifestyle and individual needs into consideration

  • Dispense confidently across a range of prescriptions, including more complex requirements

  • Help patients choose from a beautiful collection of quality frames, including Gucci, Tom Ford and Lindberg

  • Carry out accurate measurements, fittings and adjustments

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with patients and provide excellent aftercare

  • Work closely with the wider team to ensure every patient receives a smooth and consistent experience

  • Support the day-to-day running of the practice, including displays, equipment and general housekeeping

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who already has good experience within optics, ideally with experience dispensing across a range of prescriptions.

You’ll be someone who:

  • Genuinely enjoys helping and advising people

  • Takes pride in delivering a high standard of patient care

  • Has strong dispensing and product knowledge

  • Is confident dealing with patients and building relationships

  • Has an eye for detail and takes pride in getting things right

  • Enjoys being part of a close-knit team

  • Brings a positive, reliable and can-do attitude

Most importantly, you’ll care about doing a great job and want to work somewhere that gives you the time and support to do just that.

About the practice

We’re a team of 7, working from a welcoming practice with 2 consulting rooms. We pride ourselves on providing a personal, quality-led service and creating an environment where both our patients and our team feel valued.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with some fantastic eyewear, including Gucci, Tom Ford and Lindberg, while developing your dispensing skills within a supportive and collaborative team.

The important bits
  • Full-time, Monday to Friday

  • No weekend working

  • 40-minute to 1-hour patient appointments

  • Experienced Optical Assistant role

  • Opportunity to dispense across all levels

  • Premium frame collection including Gucci, Tom Ford and Lindberg

  • Friendly team of 7

  • 2 consulting rooms

  • A patient-first environment where quality matters

If you’re an experienced Optical Assistant who wants to slow things down, build genuine patient relationships and work somewhere that values great dispensing and great service, we’d love to hear from you.


What's Next?

Click apply below and we will ensure you are contacted as soon as possible by one of our team.

Salary - MaxGBP £26,437.00 Salary - MinGBP £26,437.00

Skills Required

  • Previous experience working in optics
  • Experience dispensing at all levels
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The Company
3,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Hakim Group is a UK- and Ireland-focused group supporting independent opticians. It partners with more than 400 joint-venture operators and supports over 500 optical locations through back-office expertise in finance, marketing, HR and recruitment, while allowing practices to retain their individuality. Its mission is to help independent optical businesses grow successfully by providing resources, expertise, peace of mind and cost-effective support.

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