Apprentice Optical Assistant STANLEY OPTICAL CENTRE LTD
A fantastic and unique opportunity for an individual to become an optical assistant apprentice within an extremely experienced team, at a well - established opticians. You will be supported with a training package that will help you become a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant.
Closing date: 08 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,700.00
£6 for a 16–18-year-old. If you are 19 years or older your pay will be £7 per hour for the first 12 months, then it will increase to National Minimum Wage [NMW] for your age.
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Working week
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 4:30pm Wednesday 9am to 12pm
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
15 Jan 2024
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Date posted
24 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000207808
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- Obtaining patients medical history
- Preparing private and NHS records and paperwork
- Filing in correct locations
- Updating manual and computerised patient records
- Process NHS and private payments
- Use computerised patient recalls
- Assist in the choosing of patients frame choice
- Telephone patients when they are due an eye test
- Diary management
- Process orders
- Contact patients via phone to confirm appointments and advise when spectacles are ready
- Training given to fit spectacles and small repairs
- Stock control and merchandising
- Meet and greet patients on entering the practice
- Housekeeping
The training you will be getting
- Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Long term career and promotion prospects
- How training will be delivered is to be confirmed
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Additional training/qualifications, upon completion of apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
About the employer
Employer
STANLEY OPTICAL CENTRE LTD
Address
87 FRONT STREET
STANLEY
DH9 0TB
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Optical assistant 2022
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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