Optical Assistant: Eye Care & Surgical Support

SPAMEDICA LTD; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Discretionary performance bonuses (tw.

Professional membership fee reimbursé

Job summary

SPAMEDICA LTD is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our Poole cluster, operating across multiple sites within Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, across 4 days out of 6, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering a salary of £27,762.

Join SpaMedica, the UK's largest NHS cataract surgery provider, and support our patient-focused care, safety, and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical/ophthalmic clinics preferred.
• Proficiency with Medisoft or similar patient management systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the principles of clinical governance.
• Assist the optometrists in day-to-day clinics with diagnostics.
• Support pre- and post-operative clinics for all patients.
• Act as theatre runner in a busy theatre environment.
• Be proficient in Medisoft and patient data handling.
• Follow procedures for reporting accidents or incidents.
• Prepare areas prior to clinical activities and ensure equipment is ready.
• Ensure correct storage of all equipment.
• Adhere to policies and procedures.
• Assist with stock control and maintain par levels.
• Manage diagnostic and theatre equipment daily.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with GPDR.

Tools

Medisoft

Job description

SPAMEDICA LTD is seeking an Optical Assistant to join our Poole cluster, operating across multiple sites within Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Road, Poole, Dorset. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, across 4 days out of 6, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, offering a salary of £27,762.

Join SpaMedica, the UK's largest NHS cataract surgery provider, and support our patient-focused care, safety, and satisfaction.