Healthcare Assistant Part Time Flexible in Peterborough

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology. For over 34 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity. The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Surgery Associate (Healthcare Assistant) based in our Peterborough clinic. Please note the role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics (travel costs will be covered by Company).

Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency achievement assessments, you will be able to undertake all designated roles within the surgery team working across two surgical specialities: laser vision correction department (LVC) and ophthalmic (IOL) theatres.

• Pre-operative testing; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
• Preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
• Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments to ensure minimum waiting times for patients and managing queries.
• Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only); undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ (Healthcare Assistant) in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and associated tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
• Updating patient files, filing, compiling ‘end of day’ reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
• Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety issues and quality and risk management.

Adaptable with a flexible approach to work. Excellent telephone manner. Flexibility to travel to other clinics on a regular basis (travel costs will be covered by Optical Express). No night shift.

State of the art, modern working environments. 29 days’ annual leave per annum. Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery. Free eye tests. Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses. Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Full visibility of 6-weeks' rota.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.