Optical Assistant: Compassionate Eye Care & Growth

CHEC; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

Bluelight Card

Job summary

CHEC is expanding across the UK and seeks an Optical Assistant to join our team, supporting eye care clinics with high quality patient care. You will work alongside the clinical team in day-to-day running and receive full training on all aspects of the role.

Our diagnostics include 2D/3D scans, eye pressure measurements, peripheral vision checks and chart readings while maintaining excellent record keeping and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuine care for patients.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop in line with framework and personal development plan.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other systems.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and schedule work.
• Approachable and friendly manner with patients.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Communication

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Friendly manner

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHEC is expanding across the UK and seeks an Optical Assistant to join our team, supporting eye care clinics with high quality patient care. You will work alongside the clinical team in day-to-day running and receive full training on all aspects of the role.

Our diagnostics include 2D/3D scans, eye pressure measurements, peripheral vision checks and chart readings while maintaining excellent record keeping and compassionate patient interactions.