Ophthalmic Assistant

New Medical Systems Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to conduct diagnostic tests and support patient care. This role includes working 40 hours per week, including weekends. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, tech-savvy, and able to communicate effectively with patients about their treatment. Join us in our mission to improve eye health and make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Welcoming and friendly approach to patients.
• Ability to explain the purpose of tests clearly.
• Comfortable using various ophthalmic systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic tests for patients.
• Communicate findings to senior clinicians.
• Help patients understand the testing process.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Comfortable using ophthalmic equipment

Tech-savvy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a new Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Nottingham site. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including some weekends on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• See a number of patients each day to take them through a range of diagnostic tests.
• Pass patient findings to a senior clinician to determine if surgery or further treatment is required.
• Use a variety of equipment and systems; comfortable using systems and fairly tech savvy.
• Help put patients at ease and explain the purpose of the tests to ensure the patient understands their treatment.
• Support the growth and development of clinical skills and explore potential career paths in diagnostic (clinic) or theatre teams.

About Newmedica

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK. We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

• Welcoming, friendly, empathetic approach and strong communication skills to explain the purpose of tests and ensure patient understanding.
• Comfortable using ophthalmic equipment and systems; fairly tech savvy.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week over 5 days, including some weekends on a rota basis.