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Optical Assistant

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4LT, Scotland

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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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 Clarity 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 Clarity is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optical Assistant to join us as we continue to expand throughout the Scotland



About the Role

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.



We are looking for someone who can:

  • Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals
  • Act as theatre runner ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgery
  • Support patients throughout their journey with Clarity and report any concerns.
  • Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use
  • Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities
  • Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care



What youll bring to the role:

  • 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
  • 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



Why work for us?

  • 23 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Company pension
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options
  • Performance review with a training and development plan
  • Employee discounts portal
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech scheme
  • MediCash Health cash plan



About Clarity

Clarity is a new to market specialist eyecare provider, opening a flagship clinic in Edinburgh in late 2024. We are committed to delivering high standards of care to insured and self-pay patients, providing a range of eye treatments and surgical interventions. Based in Claritys brand-new specialist clinic in the city centre, our highly qualified consultants will use state-of-the-art technology to provide an exceptional level of service to patients.

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