Optical Assistant

Optical Assistant Vacancy – Mullins & Henry

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first. 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.

• Your birthday off work
• No Sunday or bank holiday working
• Access to HSF Healthplan
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme 

We are looking for a full-time Optical Assistant to join us in delivering outstanding patient care. You’ll play a key role in providing expert advice, sharing knowledge on frames and fittings, and delivering ongoing care that makes patients feel confident, comfortable, and cared for.

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll support patients with everything from frame styling and lens choices to fittings, adjustments, and aftercare. You’ll offer product knowledge tailored to each person’s visual and lifestyle needs and help manage more complex prescriptions with the support of the wider team. You’ll also assist with day-to-day practice tasks, contribute to the upkeep of displays and equipment, and be a friendly, reliable point of contact for both patients and colleagues.

Digital Marketing Responsibilities
In addition to your clinical role, you will play an active part in supporting digital marketing initiatives across all three practices. This includes:

• Managing and updating social media accounts and website content
• Creating engaging posts to highlight products, promotions, and practice news
• Supporting campaigns to attract new patients and retain existing ones
• Using your creativity to help shape the online presence of the practices

Additional Information:

• Previous experience working in the optics industry is essential

• Qualification in digital marketing is highly desirable

• Availability to work every Saturday

• Flexibility to work across the three practice locations

• Full-time position – 40 hours/week

Applications close: Thursday, 25th September

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