Cataract Care Technician | Optical Assistant

SPAMEDICA LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonuses

Membership fee reimbursement

Free uniform

Eye tests and glasses reimbursement

Bluelight card

Training & development

Recommend a Friend scheme

Job summary

SpaMedica is hiring an Optical Assistant to join our Dalston cluster, working across multiple sites. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, four days out of six. Salary is £30,235.

You’ll support optometrists, manage diagnostics, theatre routines, and stock, while upholding safety and patient confidentiality in line with our values. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on quality patient care and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clinics and diagnostics.
• Proficiency with clinic databases and patient records.
• Awareness of governance and safety in clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day clinic operations with optometrists.
• Support pre- and post-operative clinics for patients.
• Act as theatre runner in busy environments.
• Manage diagnostic and theatre equipment daily.
• Ensure equipment ready and stored properly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Clinical governance

Diagnostics examinations

Theatre support

Stock control

Patient confidentiality

GDPR awareness

Tools

Medisoft

Job description

SpaMedica is hiring an Optical Assistant to join our Dalston cluster, working across multiple sites. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, four days out of six. Salary is £30,235.

You’ll support optometrists, manage diagnostics, theatre routines, and stock, while upholding safety and patient confidentiality in line with our values. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development, with a focus on quality patient care and continuous improvement