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SpaMedica

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Job summary

  • Starting salary £20,375 £21,964
  • Staff parking (limited spaces)
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 or 2 in 4 weekends. (over time is available as and when required).
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
  • Bonus 1 June potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 January potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • Easily accessible by PB/City Centre/Town Location.
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.

Main duties of the job

  • We need somebody to ensure that all visitors and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally
  • You will register new patients, scan documents onto our medical system, send letters to patients as necessary & photocopy notes and other information
  • You will make appointments for our patient applying your understanding of patient confidentiality & attention to detail
  • Managing reception responsibilities for each clinic
  • Effective with all administration tasks
  • Providing excellent customer care to all our patients

About us

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

Date posted

26 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,375 to £21,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0078-23-0015

Job locations

Spa Medica Eye Hospital

Fifth Avenue

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 0XA


Spa Medica

Fryers Way

Ossett

West Yorkshire

WF5 9TJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

*Brand New Hospital*

Site Address: Barons Gate, Graceways, Whitehills Business Park, Blackpool, FY4 5PW

Benefits of our Optical Assistant:

  • £20,375 - £22,851 per annum
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 weekends. (over time is available as and when required).
  • 31 days holiday (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Bonus 1 June potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 January potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend)
  • Free Quarterly Snacks
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Paid DBS
  • Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
  • Easily Accessible from the M55 and the A583
  • Lots of local amenities nearby.

Responsibilities of our Optical Assistant:

  • Act as theatre runner, escort in busy theatre environment.
  • Assist in the running of pre and post-operative clinics for all patients.
  • Work alongside the optometrists in the day to day running of clinics carrying out the relevant diagnostics examinations.
  • Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring all equipment is checked and ready for use.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Manages all the diagnostic and theatre equipment on a daily basis.

This role will be based at our new Blackpool clinic, however travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

Our patients matter to us. As the UKs largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change peoples lives

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Our vision and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

*Brand New Hospital*

Site Address: Barons Gate, Graceways, Whitehills Business Park, Blackpool, FY4 5PW

Benefits of our Optical Assistant:

  • £20,375 - £22,851 per annum
  • Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 weekends. (over time is available as and when required).
  • 31 days holiday (includes bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
  • Bonus 1 June potential to earn up to 5% individual performance related bonus.
  • Bonus 2 January potential to earn up to 5% hospital/company related bonus.
  • Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both you and your friend)
  • Free Quarterly Snacks
  • Benefits discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
  • Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued).
  • Free Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Paid DBS
  • Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
  • Easily Accessible from the M55 and the A583
  • Lots of local amenities nearby.

Responsibilities of our Optical Assistant:

  • Act as theatre runner, escort in busy theatre environment.
  • Assist in the running of pre and post-operative clinics for all patients.
  • Work alongside the optometrists in the day to day running of clinics carrying out the relevant diagnostics examinations.
  • Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities, ensuring all equipment is checked and ready for use.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures.
  • Manages all the diagnostic and theatre equipment on a daily basis.

This role will be based at our new Blackpool clinic, however travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

Our patients matter to us. As the UKs largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change peoples lives

For more information on us please check out our website https://www.spamedica.co.uk/about-us/

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Optical experience

Knowledge

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • Optical experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • -

Desirable

  • -

Knowledge

Essential

  • -

Desirable

  • -

Experience

Essential

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Desirable

  • -

knowledge

Essential

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Desirable

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Spa Medica Eye Hospital

Fifth Avenue

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 0XA


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

SpaMedica

Address

Spa Medica Eye Hospital

Fifth Avenue

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 0XA


Employer's website

https://www.spamedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Alex Lewis Stevenson

alex.stevenson@spamedica.co.uk

07939030904

Date posted

26 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20,375 to £21,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0078-23-0015

Job locations

Spa Medica Eye Hospital

Fifth Avenue

Team Valley Trading Estate

Gateshead

Tyne And Wear

NE11 0XA


Spa Medica

Fryers Way

Ossett

West Yorkshire

WF5 9TJ


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