Optical Assistant - Cataract Clinic Support (12-Month)

SpaMedica; Oxenholme; 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

Eye tests and glasses reimbursement

Disability confident

Job summary

SpaMedica in Kendal is seeking an Optical Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based at Kendal Hospital cluster with duties across multiple sites, 37.5 hours per week, 4 days out of 6, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and a salary of £25,000.

You will support clinical governance, diagnostics, pre- and post-operative clinics, and stock and equipment management, while enjoying benefits and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the principles of clinical governance.
• Work alongside the optometrists in the day to day running of clinics carrying out the relevant diagnostics examinations.
• Assist in the running of pre and post-operative clinics for all patients.
• Act as theatre runner, escort in busy theatre environment.
• Be proficient in company database i.e medisoft
• Follow correct procedure for reporting any accidents or incidents.
• Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring all equipment is checked and ready for use.
• Ensure the correct storage of all equipment.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock control, ensuring realistic par levels are maintained and all items are readily available.
• Manages all the diagnostic and theatre equipment on a daily basis.
• To ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with GPDR

Tools

medisoft

Job description

SpaMedica in Kendal is seeking an Optical Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. The role is based at Kendal Hospital cluster with duties across multiple sites, 37.5 hours per week, 4 days out of 6, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and a salary of £25,000.

You will support clinical governance, diagnostics, pre- and post-operative clinics, and stock and equipment management, while enjoying benefits and professional development opportunities.