Optical Assistant

This position is for Limerick, Co. Limerick and surrounding counties. It is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months. 

We are hiring for a really great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team the Kerry 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.

Our Team

You`ll 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 you’ll never find yourself in a position where you don’t 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 places of work within the programme area using a company vehicle – so a full Driving License is essential.

We want to make sure you're set for success, so these are the key skills we`re looking for:

• Experience is not required
• Driving license and car 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

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 license 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.