Community OA inRedditch inRedditch PUBLISHED 8 MAY 2024

CHEC

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 Ability to adapt and problem solve 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.
Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Assistant to join our community team. Our community clinics are based locally in GP surgeries,or mobile units. Thisallows us to see patients more locally in the community for their appointments, making their appointments accessible for them.As an Optical Assistant,in a community clinic,the successful candidatewill independently run your own clinics by performing diagnostic tests on the patients, providing high quality, easily accessible ophthalmology care in the area. Our diagnostic tests include, 2D and 3D scans of the back of the eye, taking measurements of the eye pressure, checking patients peripheral visions, and checking their visions on the reading charts. The successful candidate will have full training with our clinical team on all aspects of the role. Please note, this role is working across the Redditch and Droitwich site. You will be required to cover both sites across your 5 working days.
Main duties of the job

Independently run pre- and post-operative diagnostic clinics Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns. Prepare all areas, and documents prior to your clinics Pre-examination diagnostics, such as Intraocular pressures, OCT scans and visual acuities Instilling Eyedrops Blood Pressuremonitoring Temperature testing Blood glucose Monitoring Support hospital diagnostic clinics as and when required
About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Ability to adapt and problem solve 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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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 Ability to adapt and problem solve 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
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve
  • 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
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve
  • 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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC
Address

Farmoor Lane

Redditch

B98 0SD

Employer's website
Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optical Assistant to join our community team. Our community clinics are based locally in GP surgeries,or mobile units. Thisallows us to see patients more locally in the community for their appointments, making their appointments accessible for them.As an Optical Assistant,in a community clinic,the successful candidatewill independently run your own clinics by performing diagnostic tests on the patients, providing high quality, easily accessible ophthalmology care in the area. Our diagnostic tests include, 2D and 3D scans of the back of the eye, taking measurements of the eye pressure, checking patients peripheral visions, and checking their visions on the reading charts. The successful candidate will have full training with our clinical team on all aspects of the role. Please note, this role is working across the Redditch and Droitwich site. You will be required to cover both sites across your 5 working days.
Main duties of the job

Independently run pre- and post-operative diagnostic clinics Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns. Prepare all areas, and documents prior to your clinics Pre-examination diagnostics, such as Intraocular pressures, OCT scans and visual acuities Instilling Eyedrops Blood Pressuremonitoring Temperature testing Blood glucose Monitoring Support hospital diagnostic clinics as and when required
About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Ability to adapt and problem solve 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

Job description
Job responsibilities

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 Ability to adapt and problem solve 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
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve
  • 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
  • Ability to adapt and problem solve
  • 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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC
Address

Farmoor Lane

Redditch

B98 0SD

Employer's website


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