Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmic in Macclesfield inMacclesfield PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: Depending on experience
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BLUE LIGHT CARD FAMILY INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE PENSION UNIFORM VISUAL ACUITY VISUAL FIELD
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Job description
Flexible bank role — pick shifts that fit childcare, family life or a second job; ideal for carers needing work–life balance.
Bank colleagues paid weekly — helpful for predictable cashflow and household budgeting.
Rapid upskilling in ophthalmic tests (OCT, visual fields, biometry, iCARE) — strong, transferable clinical skills.
Full induction, regular mandatory training and clear routes to permanent posts — supportive for returners and progression.
Work for Spire at a modern Macclesfield site with employer pension, Blue Light/“Spire for you” discounts, free DBS and uniform.
Local SK11 location — manageable commute if you drive, convenient for school runs and family commitments.
Job summary
Spire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting a Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Ophthalmic team on a bank basis
Main duties of the job
Visual fields and OCTVisual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision testBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structuresPatient education specific to compliance issues i.e. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.Ocular swabBiometryMeasurement of Intraocular pressure using iCARE
About us
The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
23827
Job location
sWest StreetMacclesfieldSK11 8DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmic | Regency - Macclesfield | BankSpire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting a Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Ophthalmic team on a bank basis.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care. We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Duties and responsibilities:Visual fields and OCTVisual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision testBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structuresPatient education specific to compliance issues i.e. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.Ocular swabBiometryMeasurement of Intraocular pressure using iCAREWho we are looking for;Previous
Experience
of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are essentialNVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirableBenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive
Salary
as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Bank colleagues are paid weeklyAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsFree uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving at
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirable
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirable
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
Spire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting a Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Ophthalmic team on a bank basis
Main duties of the job
Visual fields and OCTVisual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision testBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structuresPatient education specific to compliance issues i.e. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.Ocular swabBiometryMeasurement of Intraocular pressure using iCARE
About us
The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
Depending on
Experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
23827
Job location
sWest StreetMacclesfieldSK11 8DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmic | Regency - Macclesfield | BankSpire Regency, Macclesfield are now recruiting a Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Ophthalmic team on a bank basis.Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care. We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.Duties and responsibilities:Visual fields and OCTVisual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision testBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structuresPatient education specific to compliance issues i.e. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.Ocular swabBiometryMeasurement of Intraocular pressure using iCAREWho we are looking for;Previous
Experience
of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are essentialNVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirableBenefitsWe offer employed colleagues a competitive
Salary
as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Bank colleagues are paid weeklyAccess to Spire Healthcare pensionAccess to Blue Light Card discountsFree uniformFree DBSFull induction, including mandatory training updatesOpportunities for further training and progression into permanent postsKnowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing TeamEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersWe commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving at
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirable
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
in Ophthalmic is desirable
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
Flexible bank role — pick shifts that fit childcare, family life or a second job; ideal for carers needing work–life balance.
Bank colleagues paid weekly — helpful for predictable cashflow and household budgeting.
Rapid upskilling in ophthalmic tests (OCT, visual fields, biometry, iCARE) — strong, transferable clinical skills.
Full induction, regular mandatory training and clear routes to permanent posts — supportive for returners and progression.
Work for Spire at a modern Macclesfield site with employer pension, Blue Light/“Spire for you” discounts, free DBS and uniform.
Local SK11 location — manageable commute if you drive, convenient for school runs and family commitments.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
Flexible bank role — pick shifts that fit childcare, family life or a second job; ideal for carers needing work–life balance.; Bank colleagues paid weekly — helpful for predictable cashflow and household budgeting.; Rapid upskilling in ophthalmic tests (OCT, visual fields, biometry, iCARE) — strong, transferable clinical skills.; Full induction, regular mandatory training and clear routes to permanent posts — supportive for returners and progression.; Work for Spire at a modern Macclesfield site with employer pension, Blue Light/“Spire for you” discounts, free DBS and uniform.; Local SK11 location — manageable commute if you drive, convenient for school runs and family commitments.
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