Healthcare Assistant

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Optical Express Full time
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Optical Express is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. As a key member of our surgery team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth delivery of exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Pre-operative testing and patient preparation for laser vision correction and ophthalmic procedures
  • Assisting surgeons during consent appointments and treatments, including acting as a scrub assistant and taking notes
  • Coordinating patient flow and managing queries to ensure minimum waiting times
  • Undertaking the role of 'HCA' in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery
  • Actively participating in end-of-treatment day activities, including updating patient files and compiling reports
Essential Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
  • Confident and professional individual with strong organizational skills
What We Offer:
  • Market-leading salary
  • No night shifts
  • State-of-the-art, modern working environments
  • 29 days annual leave per year
  • Pension scheme
  • Free laser eye surgery and intraocular lens surgery
  • Free eye tests
  • Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
  • Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

We are committed to creating a culture of care, trust, and integrity, and we are looking for individuals who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.



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