Eye Health Clinic Assistant Manager

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About the role:

An exciting opportunity has become available for a customer focused, qualified Dispensing Optician to take on the role as the Patient Services Co-ordinator on a full time, permanent basis at the University’s Eye Health Clinic. The role is a great opportunity for an experienced Dispensing Optician to progress into teaching and supervision within an academic setting. As the Clinic is being developed, you will be involved in the set-up of the facilities from the start of the process working closely with the Clinic Manager.

About you:

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the clinic as well as facilitating students in their clinical training for their Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing courses. Patient recruitment, maintenance of the patient management system and completion of required GOS returns will also be part of the role whilst ensuring the smooth running of the Clinic. You will be required to support the provision clinical services when the students are not in the clinic as well as develop a commercial side to the Clinic alongside the Manager. Applicants will need to have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in Ophthalmic Dispensing.

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact R Lovell-Patel, Associate Dean by email in the first instance.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston. 

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.