Optical Assistant

Community Eye Care CHEC

  • Worthing, West Sussex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Title: Optical AssistantLocation: Worthing (Plus Travel when required)Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37.5 hours a weekWe 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 eye 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 RoleAn 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.This role is 37.5 hours across 4 days. During the initial training period, lasting at least 8 weeks, you will need to travel to various locations within the region for a minimum of 3 days per week. These sites include, but are not limited to, Slough, Stevenage, Ilford, and Watford. Once training is complete, you will be primarily based in Worthing for at least 2 days a week, with the remaining 2 days involving travel to other sites as necessary. All travel will occur during your scheduled working hours. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and overnight stays can be arranged when required.We are looking for someone who can:Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicalsAct as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgerySupport patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for usePrepare all areas prior to any clinical activitiesAdhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient careWhat you’ll bring to the role:Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine careDesire to provide the very best quality and safe patient careGood communication and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailDesire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development planHighly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systemsThe ability to learn and adapt to new internal systemsSelf-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independentlyApproachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinicWhy work for us?
  • 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Company pension
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
  • Performance review with a training and development plan
  • Employee discounts portal
  • Gym membership discounts
  • MediCash
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech scheme
Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.Email:

Community Eye Care CHEC