# Ophthalmic Assistant (Level 1) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for CHEC. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-assistant-level-1/5f2cf9c1-4c9b-40f0-acc6-b89107a8a741 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-assistant-level-1/5f2cf9c1-4c9b-40f0-acc6-b89107a8a741.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** CHEC - **Town:** Ilford - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £24,784 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-09T10:04:51.720Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0123-26-0108?employerCode=E0123 - **Application URL:** https://communityeyecare.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4219498?cid=2169&ad=-1000796891&t=Ophthalmic-Assistant--Level---&l=Kings-Norton ## Job Content ### Job summary The Vacancy Job Title: Optical Assistant Location: Kings Norton, with travel to West Brom, Redditch & surrounding areas Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours a week, 4 days 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 2012, 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). ### Details - Date posted: 09 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £24,784 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: CHE1191011 - Job locations: Ground Floor, Kings Gate House, Kings Norton, B30 3ES, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities 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 ## Job Details The Vacancy Job Title: Optical Assistant Location: Kings Norton, with travel to West Brom, Redditch & surrounding areas Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours a week, 4 days 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 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 ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.