• Job Description

  Req#: E0123-25-0169?language=en&page=1254&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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. 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

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  CHE1070581

  Job locations

  Unit 2, The Horizon Building

  51 - 59 Ilford Hill

  Ilford

  IG1 2ZN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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

  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.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  CHEC

  Address

  Unit 2, The Horizon Building

  51 - 59 Ilford Hill

  Ilford

  IG1 2ZN

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  CHEC

  Address

  Unit 2, The Horizon Building

  51 - 59 Ilford Hill

  Ilford

  IG1 2ZN

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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