Optical Assistant

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract for Lucan and surrounding counties. 

We are hiring for a really great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team for Lucan Co Dublin and surrounding counties for a 12 month fixed term role. 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.

Our Team

Youll be part of the national programme working alongside our Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and Team Leader and other programme seniors whilst being supported by the administration team programme manager and clinical lead. All of our team are already (or on their way to being) subject matter experts in Retinopathy so youll never find yourself in a position where you dont have the support you need.

As a company we aim to provide our patients and clients with a consistently high level of care skill and professional integrity. We believe that the service we provide represents outstanding economic value yet maintains the highest technical and professional standards clinically achievable. Our commitment extends not just to our patients but to our staff our careers and our profession as a whole. The role involves travelling to and from health centres and clinic locations using a company vehicle.

Qualifications :

We want to make sure youre set for success so these are the key skills were looking for:

• Experience is not required
• Clean Irish driving license and safe place to house company vehicle
• 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 youll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Matched Rate Pension
• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays

Additional:

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.
• A full clean Irish driving licence is essential.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role Garda Vetting may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

Were NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad our software is helping to dispatch ambulances support families keep trains on the move locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us youll be helping our 3000 employees push the boundaries of whats possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments hospitals police forces housing providers local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do the more our customers can do for others. And together we make a world of difference.

Wed love your help. And well support you all the way.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time