Bank Ophthalmic Assistant – Eye Care Support & Training

Newmedica; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued holiday

Learning & development

Friendly multi-disciplinary team

Modern working environment

Job summary

Newmedica in Slough is seeking Bank Ophthalmic Assistants to support busy clinic days, performing diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields, visual acuity) and passing results to a senior clinician for review.

You will greet patients, explain tests, operate different equipment and systems, and collaborate with a friendly multi-disciplinary team. Strong English, data handling, and comfort with new software are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology performing diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields, visual acuity).
• Previous experience in a patient-facing or customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of eye physiology or keen interest to learn more in this area.
• Competent user of Office 365 and comfortable with new systems such as patient records or diagnostic programmes.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience handling diverse patient data and test results.
• Good team player, willing to help others when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests and explain procedures to patients.
• Pass test results to a senior clinician for review and decision on treatment.
• Put patients at ease and provide clear information about tests and next steps.
• Operate various diagnostic equipment and adapt to new software/systems.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Customer facing

English proficiency

Team player

Data handling

Diagnostic tests knowledge

Tools

Office 365

Patient record systems

Diagnostic programmes

Job description

Newmedica in Slough is seeking Bank Ophthalmic Assistants to support busy clinic days, performing diagnostic tests (OCT, visual fields, visual acuity) and passing results to a senior clinician for review.

You will greet patients, explain tests, operate different equipment and systems, and collaborate with a friendly multi-disciplinary team. Strong English, data handling, and comfort with new software are essential.