Optical Assistant

This position is for Naas, Co. Kildare and surrounding counties. We are hiring for a really great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team for Naas, Co. Kildare and the surrounding counties. The role involves Eye Photography, used to identify the damage to the retina that can be caused by complications of Diabetes. Experience is not essential, so this could be a really great opportunity for someone looking to take a step into healthcare, or even someone already working in the Healthcare space who would like to develop their skillset. We have a really great, professional team, who will support you every step of the way towards becoming a specialist in this space.

Responsibilities

Eye Photography to identify the damage to the retina caused by complications of Diabetes; Travelling to and from health centres and clinic locations using a company vehicle; Working alongside Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and Team Leader and other programme seniors, supported by the administration team, programme manager and clinical lead; Providing patients and clients with a consistently high level of care, skill and professional integrity

Requirements

Driving license and safe place to house company vehicle is essential; A passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes; Being IT literate is a must - word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office; Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks, as well as using problem-solving skills; A great work ethic and a proactive approach are essential, as you'll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period; Excellent communication skills at all levels; A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential; Pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU; Satisfactory vetting and reference checks

Benefits

Matched Rate Pension; 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays