Clinical Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Clinical Assistant
Location: Frome
Salary: £10.50 per hour plus in store bonus
Working hours: Part time 25-30 hours – can be flexible
Experience preferred but not essential – training given
Progression opportunties in store
Full training and development provided, with great career opportunities.
At Specsavers, our Clinical Assistant are the support pillar of the shop floor.
The main aim of this role is to ensure that all customers who are visiting for an appointment are seen quickly and efficiently, helping to maintain a smooth journey throughout their visit.
As the first point of contact for each patient, your role is essential to uphold the efficient running of the clinic and guarantee the best customer experience.
- Ensure clinics are managed resourcefully
- Keep waiting times to a minimum & manage handover
- Review clinic performance & plan ahead
- Assist with spectacle collections
You’ll need to be well-organised, approachable and great in a team, understanding the flexibility required to meet the changing needs of the store.
Join our team and you’ll discover why at Specsavers, we pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers.
If you are interested, please click Apply as this vacancy will close once we have filled all available places.
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: Drug & Health Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clinical Assistant roles across Specsavers'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 Drug & Health Stores.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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