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 us.As an Optical Assistant, the successful candidatewill independently run your own clinics by performing diagnostic tests on the patients, providing high quality, easily accessible ophthalmology care in the area.
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.
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
Once trained you will be able too:
Independently run pre- and post-operative diagnostic clinics
Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.
Prepare all areas, and documents prior to your clinics
Pre-examination diagnostics, such as Intraocular pressures, OCT scans and visual acuities
Instilling Eyedrops
Blood Pressuremonitoring
Temperature testing
Blood glucose Monitoring
Support hospital diagnostic clinics as and when required
Why work for us?
Buy and sell annual leave scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Company pension
Company sick pay scheme
Life assurance scheme
Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
Performance review with a training and development plan
Employee discounts portal
Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
MediCash Health cash plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once trained you will be able too:
Independently run pre- and post-operative diagnostic clinics
Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.
Prepare all areas, and documents prior to your clinics
Pre-examination diagnostics, such as Intraocular pressures, OCT scans and visual acuities
Instilling Eyedrops
Blood Pressuremonitoring
Temperature testing
Blood glucose Monitoring
Support hospital diagnostic clinics as and when required
Why work for us?
Buy and sell annual leave scheme
Refer a friend scheme
Company pension
Company sick pay scheme
Life assurance scheme
Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
Performance review with a training and development plan
Employee discounts portal
Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
MediCash Health cash plan
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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
- Ability to adapt and problem solve
- 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
Additional Criteria
Essential
- 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
- Ability to adapt and problem solve
- 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.
