Ophthalmic Assistant — Patient Care & Pre/Post-Op Support

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

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.