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Ophthalmic Assistant (Level 1)

The closing date is 03 April 2026

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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).

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1183536

Job locations

105-109 Montague Street

Worthing

BN11 3BP


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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • What youll bring to the role:
  • 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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

105-109 Montague Street

Worthing

BN11 3BP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

105-109 Montague Street

Worthing

BN11 3BP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Business Partner

Lizzie Kerfoot

lizzie.k@chec.uk

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHE1183536

Job locations

105-109 Montague Street

Worthing

BN11 3BP


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