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 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
Job Title: Optical Assistant Location: Trafford Park, with occasional travel to Stockport and Accrington Contract Type: Permanent, full time Hours: 37.5 hours a week, over 4 days (7.30am start time)
Details
- Date posted: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,784 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: CHE1224150
- Job locations: CHEC Trafford, Trafford Park, M41 7HA, 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 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 Gym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme MediCash - Health cash plan
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
- 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 Ophthalmic Assistant with CHEC in CHEC Trafford, Trafford Park, M41 7HA, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £24784.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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