Optical Assistant

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Optical Assistant in Basingstoke. You'll play a key role in supporting patients during their eye care journey while working alongside a dedicated clinical team. We're looking for compassionate individuals who excel in communication and have a strong desire to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.
• Natural ability to empathise with patients.
• Desire to provide quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre- and post-operative clinicals.
• Act as theatre runner to ensure quality care.
• Support patients throughout their journey.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

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 eye 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Details Date posted

13 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1109255

Job locations

Inova House Lime Tree Way

Basingstoke

RG24 8GG

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Job description Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Experience Essential

• 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

Person Specification Experience Essential

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

CHEC

Address

Inova House Lime Tree Way

Basingstoke

RG24 8GG

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

CHEC

Address

Inova House Lime Tree Way

Basingstoke

RG24 8GG

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)