Optical Assistant: Clinic & Theatre Support

Jobtrain; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonuses

Professional membership reimbursement

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Free uniform

Eye tests & glasses reimbursement

Bluelight card

Training & development

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Wellbeing platform access

Job summary

SpaMedica is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our Watford cluster. The role supports optometrists, runs pre- and post-operative clinics, and helps manage theatre activities while ensuring patient confidentiality and high standards of care.

Based in Watford, the position offers full-time hours, 37.5 per week, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple sites and within a renowned NHS cataract care provider.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adhere to clinical governance in daily practice.
• Assist optometrists with diagnostic examinations during clinics.
• Support pre- and post-operative patient processes.
• Act as theatre runner in busy surgical settings.
• Maintain Medisoft and other systems for patient data.
• Report accidents and incidents per policy.
• Prepare clinics and ensure equipment is ready and safe.

Skills

Clinical governance

Diagnostics support

Stock control

Patient confidentiality

Medisoft

Tools

Medisoft

Job description

SpaMedica is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our Watford cluster. The role supports optometrists, runs pre- and post-operative clinics, and helps manage theatre activities while ensuring patient confidentiality and high standards of care.

Based in Watford, the position offers full-time hours, 37.5 per week, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple sites and within a renowned NHS cataract care provider.