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 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.
About us
Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Details
- Date posted: 13 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: CHE1212830
- Job locations: 97 Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9BB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Once trained you will be able too: 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
Person specification
Additional Criteria
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
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This advert is for Community Ophthalmic Assistant (1b) with CHEC in Ilford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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