Ophthalmic Assistant

Community Eye Care Chec; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and 

Performance review with a training and

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

MediCash - Health cash plan

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our team in Blackpool. You will work with the clinical team in day-to-day eye care, assisting in pre- and post-operative activities and ensuring high quality patient care.

This fixed term maternity cover role is 37.5 hours per week, offering the chance to develop within CHEC's supportive environment and contribute to our expanding UK clinics.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical settings or healthcare is advantageous.
• Ability to work with clinical teams and theatre staff.
• Excellent record keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running pre- and post-operative clinicals.
• Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring patients receive high quality care and our theatre team are assisted during surgery.
• Support patients throughout their CHEC journey and report concerns.
• Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use.
• Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities.
• Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Customer service

Approachable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Optical Assistant

Location: Blackpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract- Maternity Cover

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Assistant to join the team. As an Optical Assistant you will work alongside the clinical team in the day to day running of eye care clinics, carrying out diagnostic examinations whilst maintaining high quality care to all patients.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals
• Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgery
• Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.
• Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use
• Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities
• Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care
• Desire to provide the very best quality and safe patient care
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Desire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development plan
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
• The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems
• Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently
• Approachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic

Why work for us?

• 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• MediCash - Health cash plan