Ophthalmic Assistant

CHEC; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays + bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Company sick pay scheme

Life assurance scheme

Bluelight Card (discounts)

100s of discounts and cashback options

Performance review with a training and

development plan

Employee discounts portal

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash - Health cash plan

Job summary

CHEC is seeking an Optical Assistant to work in Slough and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting in pre/post-operative clinics, ensuring high quality patient care and supporting the theatre team. Full training will be provided, with a 37.5-hour week across 4 days out of 7, starting at 7:30am.

The successful candidate will have a patient-centric approach, strong organisational skills and a willingness to develop within CHEC’s framework as the organisation expands across the UK.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the running of pre and post-operative clinicals.
• Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive high 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.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Organisation

Development plan

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.Our diagnostic tests include, 2D and 3D scans of the back of the eye, taking measurements of the eye pressure, checking patients peripheral visions, and checking their visions on the reading charts.The successful candidate will have full training with our clinical team on all aspects of the role.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Job Title: Optical AssistantLocation: Slough and Surrounding areasContract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours a week- 4 days, out of 7. 7.30am start timeWe 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.

Job responsibilities

Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine careDesire to provide the very best quality and safe patient careGood communication and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailDesire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development planHighly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systemsThe ability to learn and adapt to new internal systemsSelf-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independentlyApproachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic23 days holidays plus bank holidaysBuy and sell annual leave schemeRefer a friend schemeCompany pensionCompany sick pay schemeLife assurance schemeBluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback optionsPerformance review with a training and development planEmployee discounts portalGym membershipCycle to work schemeTech schemeMediCash - Health cash plan

Additional Criteria

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.