Optical Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Optical Assistant Position
Huw Bellamy Optometrist situated on Brynymor Road in Swansea is an independent practice established 50+ years. We are looking for a well-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small team as an Optical Assistant. You will be the first point of contact for many of our enquiries so excellent customer service and communication skills are essential. We need a warm and friendly individual, putting people at ease and helping them quickly and efficiently. On a day-to-day basis, your role will include using our patient management system to book appointments so basic IT skills are essential. We are looking for applicants who are comfortable working both in a team and independently in a busy environment whilst keeping the patient journey a priority. This role is for 3 days a week 9.00am to 5.30pm (Monday to Friday only) and holiday or sickness cover as required. To start by end of April 2023 with training provided. Potential to increase working hours over the next few years.
Job Description
- Using the computer system to make appointments and process payments.
- Filing patient records and administrative tasks.
- Retail sales which require product knowledge.
- Be a first point of contact for any enquiries, both over the phone and face-to-face with patients.
- Work closely with Optometrists and Optical Assistants to keep the clinic running smoothly.
- Assist patients in choosing their spectacle frames (full training to be given).
- Repairing and adjusting frames (full training to be given).
- Light cleaning duties to keep reception area tidy.
- Sickness and holiday cover as required.
- Cashing up and banking.
- Stock control and ordering.
- 25 days annual leave pro rate ie: 15 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
Salary: £12.61 per hour
Location: Brynmill, Swansea
Company: Huw Bellamy Optometrist
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 3 days per week
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week
Salary: £12.61 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 05/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Optical Assistant roles across Huw Bellamy Optometrist's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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