Ophthalmic Assistant (Level 1)

CHEC; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Bluelight Card discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

MediCash health plan

Job summary

CHEC in Stoke is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support day-to-day eye care clinics, assist with diagnostic tests, and help ensure high-quality patient care during visits.

Full training with our clinical team will be provided; you will learn pre/post-operative processes, theatre support, and maintain accurate records while delivering compassionate service. We offer 23 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, and various employee discounts and

Qualifications

• Empathy for patients and genuine care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop with training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running pre- and post-operative clinicals.
• Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring high-quality care 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 clinical activities.
• Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of patient care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Learn new systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Optical Assistant

Location: Stoke

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours over 4 days

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.

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.

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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• MediCash - Health cash plan