Optical Assistant – 12 Month FTC (NHS Cataract Care)

SpaMedica; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonuses

Professional membership reimbursement

Enhanced maternity pay

Free uniform

Free flu vaccinations

Eye test reimbursement

Bluelight card eligibility

Training & development

Refer a Friend £350

Job summary

SpaMedica is recruiting an Optical Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role at our North Tyneside hospitals cluster. You will support optometrists with diagnostics, assist in pre- and post-operative clinics, and ensure smooth theatre operations. Excellent patient care and confidentiality are essential.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours across 4 days out of 6), based on-site with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within SpaMedica.

Qualifications

• Clinical governance in daily practice.
• Carrying out diagnostics examinations with optometrists.
• Assisting in pre and post-operative clinics.
• Theatre runner support in busy environments.
• Proficiency with Medisoft database.
• Report incidents following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to clinical governance principles.
• Work with optometrists in daily clinics and diagnostics.
• Assist in pre/post-operative clinics for patients.
• Act as theatre runner in busy theatre settings.
• Be proficient with Medisoft for records and data.
• Follow procedures for accidents or incidents.
• Prepare areas and check equipment before procedures.
• Ensure proper storage of equipment.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock control and maintain par levels.
• Manage diagnostic and theatre equipment daily.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per GPDR.

Skills

Clinical governance

Diagnostics examinations

Pre- & post-operative clinics

Theatre runner

Medisoft

Stock control

Patient confidentiality

Tools

Medisoft

Job description

SpaMedica is recruiting an Optical Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role at our North Tyneside hospitals cluster. You will support optometrists with diagnostics, assist in pre- and post-operative clinics, and ensure smooth theatre operations. Excellent patient care and confidentiality are essential.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours across 4 days out of 6), based on-site with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within SpaMedica.