Job Detail

Optical Assistant - Kent - Office Based / Dispensing

• Field: Medical & Pharmaceutical
• Deadline: 2026-03-13 11:03
• Kent

About the Opportunity

This is a genuinely different kind of Optical Assistant role.
You'll be joining a family-run, domiciliary optician that delivers high-quality eye care directly to patients in a care home setting. The focus here is on time, relationships and meaningful care - not targets or conveyor-belt dispensing.

If you enjoy variety, autonomy and meeting people from all walks of life, this role offers a refreshing alternative to traditional practice-based work.

The Role

Your week will be deliberately split to give you balance and variety:

Out in the field:
Accompanying the Optometrist on care-home visits, supporting patients with frame selection, dispensing advice and personalised recommendations.
Office-based days:
Coordinating lens and frame orders, liaising with suppliers, updating families on progress and ensuring every dispense is delivered accurately, smoothly and on time.You'll play a key role in ensuring continuity of care from consultation through to delivery and aftercare.

About You

Proven track record within the optical industry
Comfortable working independently and out in the community
Patient-focused, personable and organised
Enjoys variety and building genuine relationships with patients
Full driving licence preferred due to domiciliary workWhat's On Offer

Total flexibility on salary, hours and working pattern
A refreshing alternative to high-street practice life
A role split between being out on the road and office-based work
Exposure to a wide range of patients, settings and experiences
Supportive, close-knit team with a strong purpose and values
The opportunity to make a real difference to people who truly value your careHow to Apply

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