Optical Assistant

CHEC

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE986389

Job locations

Severn Fields Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Marysville Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY3 7QR


Woodside Medical Practise

Telford

TF7 5NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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
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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Severn Fields Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Severn Fields Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Specialist

Ashleigh Conroy

ashleigh.c@chec.uk

01772286168

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE986389

Job locations

Severn Fields Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Marysville Medical Practise

Shrewsbury

SY3 7QR


Woodside Medical Practise

Telford

TF7 5NR


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