Optical Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of NHS cataract surgery as an Optical Assistant. You'll play a vital role in patient care, supporting pre- and post-op consultations and assisting in surgeries. Be part of a caring team that values safety and integrity, with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy generous benefits including performance bonuses and 31 days of holiday.

Benefits

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)

Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)

Free quarterly snacks

Flu vaccinations

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Support in pre- and post-op consultations.
• Use diagnostic imaging machines on patients.
• Act as a theatre runner during surgery.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in patient consultations.
• Assist in theatres during surgeries.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Support

Job description

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Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours, 4 days a week 7.30am - 5.30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety, and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, which is reflected in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as an Optical Assistant, you will support our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency, embedded in our daily care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you:

You will be responsible for supporting the team in pre- and post-op consultations, using diagnostic imaging machines on patients. You will also support in theatres during surgery and act as a theatre runner.

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today—we want to hear from you!

Summary of benefits:

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
• Access to exclusive discounts
• Continuous training and development

Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a disclosure check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary to verify any previous criminal convictions.