Ophthalmic Assistant in Ilford inIlford PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
Since 2, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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Date posted
29 October 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£25,500 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
CHE1149175

Job location
sUnit 2, The Horizon Building51 - 59 Ilford HillIlfordIG1 2ZN

Job description

Job responsibilities
Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicalsAct as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgerySupport patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns.Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for usePrepare all areas prior to any clinical activitiesAdhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care

Job description

Person Specification

Experience
EssentialNatural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate a genuine careDesire to provide the very best quality and safe patient careGood communication and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailDesire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and your personal development planHighly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systemsThe ability to learn and adapt to new internal systemsSelf-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independentlyApproachable and friendly manner to welcome our patients into the clinic.

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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

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