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      <title>Ophthalmic Assistant</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking an Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team at CHEC, a leading provider of Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services in the UK. As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of eye care clinics, working alongside the clinical team to deliver high-quality patient care.</p>
<p><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li>Assist in the running of pre- and post-operative clinicals</li>
<li>Act as theatre runner/escort to ensure patients receive the highest quality care and support the theatre team during surgery</li>
<li>Support patients throughout their journey with CHEC and report any concerns</li>
<li>Ensure all equipment is checked and ready for use</li>
<li>Prepare all areas prior to any clinical activities</li>
<li>Adhere to good record keeping and high standards of quality patient care</li>
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<p><strong>Person Specification:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Natural ability to empathise with patients and demonstrate genuine care</li>
<li>Desire to provide high-quality, safe patient care</li>
<li>Good communication and strong interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li>Desire and willingness to develop in line with the framework and personal development plan</li>
<li>Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems</li>
<li>Ability to learn and adapt to new internal systems</li>
<li>Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to prioritise and schedule work independently</li>
<li>Approachable and friendly manner to welcome patients into the clinic</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Salary: £26,284 per year</li>
<li>Contract: 12 months fixed term</li>
<li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.</li>
</ul>
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      <skills>Microsoft Office, good communication skills, organisational skills, attention to detail</skills>
      <category>Healthcare</category>
      <industry>Healthcare</industry>
      <employername>CHEC</employername>
      <employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/communityhealthservices.co.uk.png</employerlogo>
      <employerdescription>CHEC is an independent service provider specialising in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk</employerwebsite>
      <compensationcurrency>GBP</compensationcurrency>
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      <applyto>https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0123-26-0188</applyto>
      <location>New Cross</location>
      <city>New Cross</city>
      <state></state>
      <postalcode>SE14 6BL</postalcode>
      <country>GB</country>
      <postedate>2026-10-27</postedate>
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