Optical Assistant

3 days ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Plymouth University Full time

**About the role**

Join our friendly team at the University of Plymouth, Centre for Eyecare Excellence (CEE) as an Optical Assistant. This varied role combines patient-facing care with administrative support. You’ll assist with frame adjustments and dispensing, as well as delegated clinical tasks such as operating visual field equipment.

While optical experience is an advantage, it’s not essential - we will provide training. What matters most is that you are organised, reliable, and confident in dealing with patients. Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage bookings efficiently are key to success in this role.

If you’re proactive, people-focused, and keen to support both patients and clinicians, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on a permanent basis.

**This role will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check.**

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

**About us**

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

**Application Process**

**Anticipated Interview Date**: Tuesday 21 October 2025

**Our Offer**

When joining us, you will receive:

- **Generous annual leave**: 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) **plus** Bank Holidays & Closure Days
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

**Additional Information**

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

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