Optical Assistant
at Scrivens (East Grinstead)
Here at the Federation, we don't rely on advertised vacancies. We talk to employers and really understand what kind of people would thrive within their business.
This is an example of a role within this practice. If it matches what you're looking for, we can approach the business directly, explore current or future opportunities, and position you for roles that may never reach the open market.
Opportunities within practices like this often arise through growth, team changes, or performance needs rather than public advertising. We regularly support candidates into roles here by proactively opening conversations based on what they want.
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About this role
In an optical assistant role at a practice like Scrivens (East Grinstead), you would be a key part of the patient journey. Your responsibilities could include welcoming visitors, managing appointment schedules, and conducting essential pre-screening tests. These might involve autorefraction, tonometry, and visual field assessments. You would also assist patients with selecting frames, perform minor spectacle adjustments and repairs, and process new orders. Maintaining the tidiness and presentation of the practice floor is also important. This role is pivotal in ensuring a positive patient experience from the moment they arrive and contributes significantly to the efficient operation of the practice.
What working in a role like this could offer you
What working in a role like this could offer you is a solid foundation for a career in optics. There are potential pathways to progress towards becoming a qualified dispensing optician, or to move into contact lens specialisms or practice management roles. Extensive on-the-job training is typically provided, alongside opportunities to gain formal qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Optical Care. The optical industry itself offers good stability and consistent demand across the UK. Furthermore, a role like this provides a professional career path without necessarily requiring a university degree, offering genuine long-term prospects within a supportive neighbourhood setting in Mid Sussex.