WE ARE HIRING FOR OUR NEW JEDBURGH PRACTICE
After (almost) 4 successful years in our Hawick practice we are expanding and opening a second practice in Jedburgh in early 2019, and have the following two job vacancies:
TRAINEE DISPENSING OPTICIAN
30hrs/week to include Saturdays
You will perform the same duties as an optical assistant (see below) on a day-to-day basis, and will also undertake 3 years’ distance learning to become a qualified dispensing optician.
This is a challenging course based around the sciences, and, as such, you must have 5 National-5’s (or GCSE) at grade C or above in Maths, Science, English and two other subjects. The Opticians will pay in full for your course on top of your salary.
For full course information
Visit www.adbocollege.org.uk/course/fellowship-dispensing-diploma
OPTICAL ASSISTANT/TRAINEE OPTICAL ASSISTANT
18 hrs/week to include some Saturdays.
You will be responsible tor greeting patients, performing pre-screening tests, selection and fitting of spectacles, repairs and ordering, diary management and cash-handling.
Full training will be given.
For both positions you must be able to travel between the Jedburgh and Hawick practices as needed, be able to work as part of a small team and have excellent customer service skills.
First class references must be provided.
Please apply in writing or via e-mail clearly stating which position you are applying for.
The Manager, The Opticians, 2 Howegate, Hawick, TD9 0AB
manager@theopticianshawick.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 6th January 2019