Ophthalmic Assistant: Patient-Focused Clinic Support

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

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.