Optical Assistant (Gorgie)

Duncan & Todd Group is one of the leading optical and hearing care providers based in Scotland. In operation for over 50 years, our brands include: Duncan and Todd, 2020, Douglas Dickie, JM Macdonald, James Hughes, Browns, IC Andrew, and Smart Employee Eyecare. We are currently recruiting for an Optical Assistant to join our Duncan & Todd Opticians & Hearing Care practice in Gorgie working 37.5 hours over 5 days. Our Optical Assistants are the first point of contact for the patients and customers in our busy practices and this varied role comes with a wide range of responsibilities including the following:

• Handling all patient queries coming into the practice via telephone, email or in person. Assisting where able and directing inquiries to the most appropriate staff member.
• Managing the practice appointment diary giving consideration to patient appointment requests and staff availability.
• Assisting patients on the practice floor with frame and lens selection.
• Giving patients demonstrations on how to insert and remove contact lenses.
• Processing invoices.
• Processing deliveries and collections of stock.
• Administration and maintenance of patient records, databases and NHS paperwork.
• General housekeeping duties to ensure the practice is clean, tidy and presentable.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required.

We offer a fast paced and dynamic working environment and we are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, is capable of hitting the ground running from day one, is a self starter and has exceptional interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in an opticians practice is not essential as full training can be provided. As a company, the D&T Group offer: - Competitive salary - 29 days annual leave (full time equivalent) inclusive of public holidays - Staff Discount including; 2 x 100% off discount vouchers for spectacles, sunglasses or annual supply of contact lenses per calendar year + generous discount for family and friends - High Street Vouchers: Discounts for high street shops, supermarkets, restaurants and cinemas through our partner discount platform. - Employee Assistance Programme: Comprehensive support for all employees from our partners, Care First - The opportunity to work for a company that cares. - Career progression opportunities and further training. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From £23,809.50 per year Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person