Optical Assistant

6 months ago


NewcastleunderLyme, United Kingdom SpaMedica Full time

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s 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.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘**Good**’ or ‘**Outstanding**,’

Site Address: Osprey House Ore Close, Newcastle ST5 9QD
- **Benefits of our Optical Assistant**:

- £22,370 - £26,739 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.

**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.

We are recruiting in the Newcastle-under-Lyme hospital, however travel to other sites will be required on occasion and for training.

**“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s 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 people’s lives”


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