Optical Assistant - Oldham

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Job description

SpaMedica are recruiting for an optical assistant join our professional, friendly and caring team based in Oldham. If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people's lives daily, we would like to hear from you.

SpaMedica is one of the leading providers of NHS eye patient services and, in 2018 we became the largest NHS cataract surgery provider in the UK. We believe in giving people the best advice to help improve their vision, providing a high standard of care to each of our patients.

We are privileged to treat thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica every year and we are dedicated to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing NHS cataract surgery waiting times. We deliver the highest quality care and support thousands of patients to achieve improved vision.

Our optical assistants work with our clinical team in preforming per screening for cataract patients within our pre assessment clinics. You will work alongside our theatre staff in surgery providing assistant in performing cataract, AMD and YAG surgery. This is a great role for anyone wanting to progress their career within a clinical setting.

Our package includes:
* Competitive salary bandings and increased salary in line with training and reviews.
* We offer a work life balance shifts of 4-day a week starting 7.30am to 5.30pm and 1 in 4 weekends. (over time is available as and when required)
* Staff Parking (limited spaces available)
* Time in lieu scheme, if you go over your contracted hours, we will give you your time back (we want our staff to feel appreciated and valued)
* Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
* 2x bonuses a year payable after completion of probation period, with a value of up to 5% of your annual salary.
* Staff benefits including discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality and fitness facilities.
* Referral programme - a cash reward of £350 for introducing new employees to SpaMedica
* Length of service rewards
* Twice yearly staff celebration parties.
* Career opportunities and progression within the business, our training team are on hand to help grow and develop your career with SpaMedica.
* 23 days holiday (33 days including bank holidays) increasing with length of service
* Company pension scheme of 8%.

This role will be based at the Oldham clinic, however travel to other sites may be required on occasion for training, we will pay all expenses occurred during travel off site.

Please call Rachel Massey for an informal chat on if you'd like to find out more about working at SpaMedica. Or if you're interested in this role, please apply now.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £17,771.00-£21,224.00 per year

Additional pay:
* Performance bonus
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift

Work remotely:
* No