Healthcare Assistant Optical Express

Optical Express Group • chelmsford, england • Posted June 20, 2026

Position Overview

Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 40 hours

Salary: £27,040 per annum

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Optical Express as a Healthcare Assistant (Surgery Assistant). The role involves travelling to cover other Optical Express surgery clinics and weekend working.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • 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; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, includ...