Optical Assistant

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant to join a leading team in eye care. You will support the clinical team whilst providing high-quality care to patients during diagnostic examinations and clinic operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a natural ease in empathizing with patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to empathise with patients.
• Desire to provide quality patient care.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running pre- and post-operative clinics.
• Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC.
• Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicalsAct as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgerySupport patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for usePrepare all areas prior to any clinical activitiesAdhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care

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.

Job responsibilities

Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine careDesire to provide the very best quality and safe patient careGood communication and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailDesire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development planHighly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systemsThe ability to learn and adapt to new internal systemsSelf-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independentlyApproachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

1-6, Star Building, Broughton Business Park

1-6, Star Building, Broughton Business Park