Compassionate Eye Care Assistant (Clinic & Theatre)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEC eye care clinics in Coventry are seeking a Level 1 optical assistant to support NHS ophthalmology patients. You will work with the clinical team to run pre- and post-operative clinics and perform diagnostic examinations.

You will escort patients to theatre, assist the theatre team during surgery, keep equipment ready, and help maintain high standards of patient care. DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems.
• Learning and adapting to new internal systems.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and schedule work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the clinical team in the day-to-day running of eye care clinics.
• Carry out diagnostic examinations while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Assist in running pre- and post-operative clinics.
• Act as theatre runner or escort, ensuring patients receive high-quality care.
• Assist the theatre team during surgery.
• Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.
• Check all equipment and have it ready for use.
• Prepare all areas before clinical activities.
• Keep good records and maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Time management

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEC eye care clinics in Coventry are seeking a Level 1 optical assistant to support NHS ophthalmology patients. You will work with the clinical team to run pre- and post-operative clinics and perform diagnostic examinations.

You will escort patients to theatre, assist the theatre team during surgery, keep equipment ready, and help maintain high standards of patient care. DBS checks may be required.