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.
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. 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).
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
CHE1060868
Job locations
1 Pitfield Lane
Kiln Farm
Milton Keynes
MK11 3LW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals
2. Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgery
3. Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns
4. Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use
5. Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities
6. Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care
Person Specification
Experience 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
* 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
CHEC
Address
1 Pitfield Lane
Kiln Farm
Milton Keynes
MK11 3LW
Employer's website
https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr