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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

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.

If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Assistant to join the team.

As an Optical Assistant you will work alongside the clinical team in the day to day running of eye care clinics, carrying out diagnostic examinations whilst maintaining high quality care to all patients.

Our diagnostic tests include, 2D and 3D scans of the back of the eye, taking measurements of the eye pressure, checking patients’ peripheral visions, and checking their visions on the reading charts.

The successful candidate will have full training with our clinical team on all aspects of the role.

We are looking for someone who can:

• 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

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care
• Desire to provide the very best quality and safe patient care
• Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Desire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development plan
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems
• The ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems
• Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently
• Approachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic

Why work for us?

• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan