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 our Basingstoke area. As an Optical Assistant, the successful candidate will 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.
Job responsibilities
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 pressure monitoring, temperature testing, and blood glucose monitoring. Support hospital diagnostic clinics as and when required.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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.
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