Ophthalmic Assistant
CHEC
New Cross, SE14 6BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,284
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 November 2026
57 days leftJob description
Job Title: Optical Assistant Location: New Cross Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Hours: 37.5 hours a week We are always looking for great talent t...
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.
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
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.
Additional Criteria
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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