Ophthalmic Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewisham; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CHEC is expanding across the UK and offers a 12-month fixed-term Optical Assistant role in the clinical team. The job supports NHS ophthalmology and endoscopy services, covering pre- and post-operative care, diagnostic exams, theatre escort work, and patient support with strong emphasis on care quality and record-keeping.

The role is 37.5 hours per week with patient contact requiring empathy, organisation and quick learning of internal systems to keep clinics running smoothly.

Qualificações

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to prioritise and schedule work independently.
• Willingness to develop under a personal development plan.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out diagnostic examinations while maintaining high-quality patient care
• Help run pre- and post-operative clinics
• Act as theatre runner and escort, and assist the theatre team during surgery
• Support patients through their time with CHEC and report any concerns
• Check equipment and have it ready for use
• Prepare clinical areas before activities
• Keep good records and maintain high standards of patient care

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office

Fast learner

Prioritisation

Empathy

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A 12-month fixed-term Optical Assistant post in the clinical team at CHEC, an independent provider of ophthalmology and endoscopy services for the NHS. The job keeps eye care clinics running day to day, covering pre- and post-operative patient care, theatre escort work and diagnostic examinations. It is a 37.5-hour week with regular patient contact, and the employer is expanding across the UK. Fit depends on empathy with patients, organisation and learning new systems quickly.

What the job involves

• Carry out diagnostic examinations while maintaining high-quality patient care
• Help run pre- and post-operative clinics
• Act as theatre runner and escort, and assist the theatre team during surgery
• Support patients through their time with CHEC and report any concerns
• Check equipment and have it ready for use
• Prepare clinical areas before activities
• Keep good records and maintain high standards of patient care

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other systems
• Quick learning of new internal systems
• Able to prioritise and schedule work independently
• Willingness to develop under the framework and a personal development plan

Other

• Empathy with patients and genuine care for them
• Commitment to safe, high-quality patient care
• Approachable, friendly manner with patients