Job summary
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 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
As part of this role, we are looking for the successful candidate to take on additional Deputy Manager duties. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to step into the role of Deputy Manager, alongside the Optical Assistant responsibilities. This role will provide essential leadership support at site level, working closely with the Hospital Manager to maintain excellent standards of quality, safety, and service delivery.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job 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
Provide administrative and operational support to the Hospital Manager, including overseeing rotas, staffing cover, and day-to-day site coordination.
Provide site leadership in the absence of the Hospital Manager, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Support the effective management of equipment, stock, and resources.
Ensure compliance with audits and help identify improvements where needed.
Work alongside the Hospital Manager to ensure CQC readiness and support improvement plans.
Job description
Job 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
Provide administrative and operational support to the Hospital Manager, including overseeing rotas, staffing cover, and day-to-day site coordination.
Provide site leadership in the absence of the Hospital Manager, ensuring smooth and safe operations.
Support the effective management of equipment, stock, and resources.
Ensure compliance with audits and help identify improvements where needed.
Work alongside the Hospital Manager to ensure CQC readiness and support improvement plans.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care.
- Has strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills.
- Can communicate effectively, manage challenges constructively, and inspire others.
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine care.
- Has strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills.
- Can communicate effectively, manage challenges constructively, and inspire others.
- 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
