We are hiring! Full-time clinical assistant / optical assistant

We are hiring a dispensing optician at Peter Ivins Eye Care


Optical Assistant – Multi Award-Winning Eye Care Practice

Are you passionate about eye care and exceptional customer service? Join Peter Ivins Eye Care, a leading truly independent practice committed to clinical excellence and innovative eye health solutions.

What We Offer:

✔ Competitive salary: £24,000 – £27,000 (dependent upon experience)
Staff bonus scheme & pension
✔ Full-time role: Monday – Saturday (with a weekday off)
5 weeks’ holiday + public holidays
Funding for further training & career development

✔ Easy transport link: free parking, bus stop within 50 yards, Bearsden train station within 100 yards

Funding for further training & career development

About the Role:

As an Optical Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge eye care. You will assist with advanced imaging using ultra-widefield retinal imaging, OCT, corneal topography, and biometry, helping to deliver outstanding clinical services. You’ll also be involved in treating dry macular disease in Scotland’s first Valeda Photobiomodulation clinic, supporting innovative therapies that change lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with leading technology in a forward-thinking, patient-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For:

✔ A people-focused, detail-oriented team player
✔ Optical experience preferred but not essential – full training provided
✔ Passion for delivering exceptional service

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of an award-winning team!

Services offered at Peter Ivins Eye Care:

✔ Myopia Management Clinic

✔ Visual Stress Clinic

✔ Valeda Photobiomodulation clinic for treatment of Dry AMD
✔ Glaucoma shared-care clinic
✔ Specialist contact lens clinic (Scleral, hybrid, RGP’s etc)
✔ Dry eye clinic

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this job please email Craig McArthur at craig@peterivins.co.uk.

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