Part-Time Ophthalmic Assistant

Newmedica; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £16,780 per annum

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Free eye tests

Discounted/free glasses

Death in service cover

Headspace access

Blue light scheme

Learning and development support

Friendly multi-disciplinary team

Modern working environment

Job summary

Newmedica is recruiting a Part-Time Ophthalmic Assistant at our Manchester West site. The role is 24 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. You will greet patients, guide them through diagnostic tests and work with a senior clinician to determine next steps in care.

Training is provided; prior patient-facing experience is helpful. Strong IT literacy (Office 365) and clear English communication are essential. A supportive, multidisciplinary team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Training will be provided; experience isn’t always needed.
• Previous experience working with patients or in a customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Knowledge of eye physiology and treatment or keen to build knowledge in this area.
• Proficient in Office 365 and comfortable with patient record systems or diagnostic programmes.
• Excellent English language skills, verbal and written.
• Experience handling data such as patient records, GP letters and test results.
• A collaborative team player who is happy to support others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of diagnostic tests with patients.
• Pass results to a senior clinician to decide on surgery or further treatment.
• Use various equipment and systems; be comfortable with new tech.
• Put patients at ease and explain the purpose of tests clearly.
• Support the clinical team and develop clinical skills through development opportunities.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Eye physiology knowledge

Office 365 proficient

Strong English language

Data handling experience

Team player

Job description

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces™ for 2026 —recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here.

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day—Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

Role overview

We are looking for a Part-Time Ophthalmic Assistant to join our Manchester West site. This role is 24 hours per week, working Monday to Wednesday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Our Ophthalmic Assistant are the face of Newmedica – they’re often amongst the first people that our patients interact with on clinic visits and so having a welcoming, friendly, empathetic approach is vital.

It’s a busy role - you’ll be seeing a number of patients each day to take them through a range of diagnostic tests. These will be passed onto a senior clinician to ascertain if surgery or further treatment is required. You’ll be using a variety of different equipment and systems so we’re looking for someone who is comfortable using systems and is fairly tech savvy.

The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Ophthalmic Assistants need to be able to put patients at ease. They also need strong communication skills to be able to explain the purpose of the different tests to ensure the patient understands their treatment.

This is a great role to progress your clinical skills or to take the first step on a clinical career path. Newmedica is committed to the growth and development of all our colleagues and the Ophthalmic Assistant is a great platform to potentially explore a career in diagnostic (clinic) or theatre teams.

What skills and experience do I need?

We’ll provide training so experience isn’t always needed, but the following things will be advantageous:

• Previous experience of working with patients or in a customer facing role.
• Knowledge of eye physiology and treatment or a keen interest to build knowledge in this area.
• A competent user of all Office 365 programmes & comfortable working on new systems such as patient record systems or diagnostic programmes.
• An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format.
• Experience of dealing with a variety of data for example patient records, GP and patient correspondence and diagnostic test results.
• A good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required.

What we’re offering

• A salary of up to £16,780/annum depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)plus 1 day birthday leave.
• A company pension scheme.

• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, death in service cover, free access to Headspace and blue light scheme.

• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients.
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.