Bank Optical Assistant

SpaMedica; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.78 per hour

7.30am - 5.30pm shift

Job summary

SpaMedica, the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, is seeking a Bank Optical Assistant. This zero-hour contract role involves assisting in pre- and post-op consultations, operating diagnostic imaging machines, and supporting theatre staff during surgeries. You will also act as a theatre runner in a patient‑focused team.

Salary is £12.78 per hour with a 7.30am–5.30pm shift. The post requires DBS checks, and SpaMedica emphasises safety, integrity and equality.

Qualifications

• Supports pre- and post-op consultations with patients.
• Uses diagnostic imaging machines on patients.
• Supports theatres during surgery and acts as theatre runner.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in pre- and post-op consultations.
• Use diagnostic imaging machines on patients.
• Provide support in theatres during surgery.
• Act as a theatre runner.

Skills

Pre- and post-op consultations

Theatre runner

Diagnostic imaging

Tools

Imaging machines

Job description

Role: Bank Optical Assistant

Bank Hours: Zero Hour Contract.

Salary: £12.78ph

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Bank Optical Assistant you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you:

You will be responsible for supporting the team in pre and post-op consultations, using diagnostic imaging machines on patients. You will also be expected to provide support in theatres during surgery and to act as a theatre runner.

Why work with us?:

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.

• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.

• Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

Summary of benefits:

• £12.78 per hour
• 7.30am - 5.30pm shift

Important Information:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity:

SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Our Commitment:

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence:

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica