Optical Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Royal National Institute of Blind People Full time

Job reference

REQ0001721

Date posted

31/05/2023

Application closing date

14/06/2023

Location

London

Salary

£17,440 per year (£21,800 full time equivalent)

Package

26 days holiday per year (Pro rata - plus bank holidays), which increase with service. Excellent pension schemes

Contractual hours

28

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Other/Miscellaneous

Job description

**Location**: London

**Hours**: 28 hours per week over 4 days

**Salary**: £17,740 per year (£21,800 full time equivalent)

We're in search of an Optical Assistant to join our Low Vision Service at RNIB. This is a permanent, part-time role for 4 days/28 hours a week, based in our new office at Grimaldi Park (a short walk from King's Cross or Angel stations).

The Low Vision Service at RNIB is an integrated low vision optometric and rehabilitation ICS commissioned service. Set in a purpose built clinic within the head quarters of the largest sightloss charity in the UK, we are able to provide our services to the highest level ensuring a truly holistic approach to low vision. Established in 2003 the service has led the way in community based low vision provision. It is also one of only a handful of services that provide low vision domiciliary care. We have a team of practitioners who are experts in low vision and learning disabilities as well as public health. We provide training at undergraduate and post graduate level and have presented research at many major conferences. If you have an interest in patient care and low vision, and would like to work in a team that shares that passion, then please do read on and apply

**What You'll Be Doing**

As one of our Optical Assistants, who will be an integral part of our team. The role is varied and always patient centred; you will be providing administrative expertise as well as practical support, including some delegated clinical tests. You will also be supporting clinicians in clinic as well as on home visits.

You will ensure the smooth running of the diary and liaise between key stakeholders of this service, such as between RNIB and our rehabilitation officer colleagues.

Ultimately, you will be playing in integral part in ensuring the best possible patient experience.

**Who We’re Looking For**

You will have an understanding of the importance of patient centred care and a passion for improving the quality of life for people living with sightloss. You will have exceptional communication skills, experience working as an optical assistant in a busy clinic and with using optical management software. You will also have experience as an administrator and an ability to use Microsoft word, Powerpoint and Excel. You will understand the importance of teamworking to ensure the smooth running of a commissioned service.

**What We Offer You**

RNIB Prides itself on being a great place to work with a range of flexible benefits and a positive, progressive culture. We offer a competitive salary, a stimulating and supportive working environment, a flexible work life balance environment, as well as a benefits package including:

- 27 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays - pro rata), which increase with service
- Excellent pension scheme
- RNIB Rewards - Our employee discounts platform gives you access to offers at over 800 in-store and online retailers
- In-house training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and management development programmes

**How to Apply**

**Additional Information

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