Job Title: Optical Assistant Location: Worthing (Plus Travel when required) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours a week 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. 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. This role is 37.5 hours across 4 days. During the initial training period, lasting at least 8 weeks, you will need to travel to various locations within the region for a minimum of 3 days per week. These sites include, but are not limited to, Slough, Stevenage, Ilford, and Watford. Once training is complete, you will be primarily based in Worthing for at least 2 days a week, with the remaining 2 days involving travel to other sites as necessary. All travel will occur during your scheduled working hours. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and overnight stays can be arranged when required. We are looking for someone who can: Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals Act as theatre runner/escort ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care, and our theatre team are assisted during surgery Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC 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 you’ll 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? 25 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- 100’s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership discounts MediCash Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme