Optical Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Concept is a leading independent boutique style eye clinic, with an outstanding reputation for providing high-quality patient care. We are looking for a well presented and enthusiastic person for our lovely coastal practice.
If you are:
- Wonderful with people (essential)
- Well presented with individual style
- Commercially aware
- Have excellent dispensing skills
- People focused with social and cultural awareness.
- Highly motivated to provide first class patient care and willing to go that 'extra mile'
- Confident
Then we want to hear from you!
The practice inspires patient trust and loyalty. You may have excellent dispensing skills already, if not, we are more than willing to provide training for an exceptional candidate. You may already have experience working in a 'front of house' capacity. Most importantly, you will have a warm personality and an innate ability to learn, engage with colleagues and build rapport with customers. Working with the very best lenses and products, you will be integral to our success and enjoy successful career prospects with an expanding company.
You will enjoy a 4 day working week (covering 37.5 hours)for work/ life balance, because we are a 'people centred' company
The role requires some Saturdays and Bank holidays but we always ensure colleagues get 2 days rest back
You will receive a generous benefits package, a positive working environment, job security and excellent career progression.
TYNEMOUTH
Please forward a Cover letter with your CV to: Shehla.naqvi@concepteyeclinic.com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Shields: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- optical dispensing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Turners, Concept Eye Clinic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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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 £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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