Optical Assistant - Cataract Clinic & Theatre Support

SPAMEDICA LTD; Chester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Performance bonuses

Professional membership reimbursement

Free uniform

Eye care and glasses allowance

Bluelight card eligibility

Continuous training and development

Reimbursement for eye tests

Recommend a Friend scheme

Job summary

SpaMedica is seeking an Optical Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Chester hospital cluster. The role is a on-site full-time post, 37.5 hours per week across 4 days in a 6-day rota, supporting clinicians and handling diagnostics and perioperative duties.

You will work with qualified optometrists, assist in pre- and post-operative clinics, manage theatre workflows, and maintainMedisoft-based records and stock while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Be proficient in company database i.e medisoft.
• Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with GPDR.

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.
• Follow correct procedure for reporting any accidents or incidents.

Skills

medisoft

Tools

medisoft

Job description

SpaMedica is seeking an Optical Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Chester hospital cluster. The role is a on-site full-time post, 37.5 hours per week across 4 days in a 6-day rota, supporting clinicians and handling diagnostics and perioperative duties.

You will work with qualified optometrists, assist in pre- and post-operative clinics, manage theatre workflows, and maintainMedisoft-based records and stock while upholding confidentiality and safety standards.