Optical Assistant

Community Eye Care; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Optical Assistant to join the team in Sheffield. The role involves assisting in clinical operations and ensuring high-quality patient care during diagnostic examinations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, empathy, and organizational abilities. This position may require occasional travel to other sites. This role offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including annual leave, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Gym membership

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate genuine care.
• Desire to provide the best quality and safe patient care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals.
• Act as theatre runner ensuring patients receive high-quality care.
• Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Title: Optical Assistant

Location: Sheffield (with occasional travel to Leeds and Chesterfield)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

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.

About the Role

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.

We are looking for someone who can

• 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

What you’ll bring to the role

• 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

Why work for us

• 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 – 100s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• MediCash – Health cash plan

About CHEC

Since 2012 CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional timely locally‑based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.

CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub‑and‑spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community‑based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England including ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment; this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As an Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity and honesty – the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient‑focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.

As an employer CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are a generous salary and promotion policy, cross‑functional experience, good work‑life balance, positive culture and strong employee relationships. We also provide support for access to work where needed.

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Get support if you have a disability or health condition

CHEC is committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position please contact a member of our team at or call .

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 15001 - 25000