Optical Assistant

NECSWS; Kells; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Job summary

NEC Software Solutions in Ireland is hiring for a 12-month fixed-term role within our Retinal Technicians team in Kells, Co. Meath and surrounding counties.

The role involves Eye Photography to identify retina damage from diabetes, offering a great entry into healthcare with strong team support. The position is part of a national programme, with training provided and opportunities to develop specialist skills in Retinopathy.

Qualifications

• Experience is not required.
• A Full Clean Irish driver's licence and safe place to store company vehicle.
• Passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes.
• Being IT literate is a must - Word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office.
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks, as well as using problem-solving skills.
• A great work ethic and a proactive approach are essential, as you'll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye photography to identify retina damage caused by diabetes.
• Be part of the national programme and work with senior retinal technicians and team leaders.
• Support administration and clinical leadership to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Customer care

IT literacy

Communication skills

Initiative

Prioritisation

Work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

This position is a 12 month fixed term role for Kells, Co. Meath and surrounding counties

We are hiring for a really great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team in Kells and surrounding areas.The role involves Eye Photography, used to identify the damage to the retina that can be caused by complications of Diabetes. Experience is not essential, so this could be a really great opportunity for someone looking to take a step into healthcare, or even someone already working in the Healthcare space who would like to develop their skillset. We have a really great, professional team, who will support you every step of the way towards becoming a specialist in this space.

Our Team

You`ll be part of the national programme, working alongside our Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician's and Team Leader's, whilst being supported by the administration team, programme manager and clinical lead.All of our team are already (or on their way to being) subject matter experts in Retinopathy - so you'll never find yourself in a position where you do not have the support you need.

Qualifications

We want to make sure you're set for success, so these are the key skills we`re looking for:

• Experience is not required
• A Full Clean Irish drivers licence and safe place to store company vehicle
• A passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes
• Being IT literate is a must - word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks, as well as using problem-solving skills.
• A great work ethic and a proactive approach are essential, as you`ll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

Additional Information

Employees of NEC Software Solutions are entitled to the following Company funded benefit:

• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
• Depending on the nature of the role Garda Vetting may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who are we?

We're NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you'll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what's possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We'd love your help. And we'll support you all the way.

NECCare, part of the NECHealth division, delivers the national diabetic eye screening programme. Our mission, vision and values are to provide people-centric services that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve by working to achieve excellence in service delivery.