Optical Assistant - Poole

We are recruiting for experienced and passionate Optical Assistants to join our brand new hospital. Our patients matter to us.,

• 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 Poole , 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

Essential
• Previous experience working in an Optics setting
  
  As the UKs 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 peoples lives, Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UKs largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, were experts at what we do, and thats 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., SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018, we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice and choices to help improve their vision and pride ourselves on providing a high standard of patient care. We are privileged to be able to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica, and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times, delivering the highest quality care, and supporting thousands of patients to achieve better vision. Beyond cataract surgery, other NHS ophthalmology services offered include treatments forAge-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO), which is treated through a procedure known as YAG laser capsulotomy., 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 ,' and we have recently been awarded Platinum Accreditation from Investors in People. Site Address : Forelle House, Marshes End, Upton Rd, Poole BH17 7AG.


• £25,078 per annum.
• Work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting to 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.