Optical Assistant, Limerick

Job Description This position is a permanent contract for Limerick and surrounding counties.

We are hiring for a great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team in Limerick and surrounding areas. The role involves Eye Photography, used to identify damage to the retina that can be caused by complications of Diabetes. Experience is not essential, so this could be a great opportunity for someone looking to step into healthcare or develop their skillset. The team will support you every step of the way to becoming a specialist in this space.

Team You will be part of the national programme, working alongside our Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and Team Leader, supported by the administration team, programme manager and clinical lead. All team members are experts in Retinopathy and you will have the support you need.

Qualifications

Experience is not required.

A full clean Irish driver’s licence and a safe place to store the company vehicle.

A passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes.

IT literacy is a must– word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office.

Initiative, ability to prioritise tasks and problem‑solving skills.

A great work ethic and proactive approach– you will be largely unsupervised after the initial training period.

Excellent communication skills at all levels.

Additional Information Employees are entitled to the following company‑funded benefit:

A Group Pension Plan with employer contributions.

Other Information

Candidates must demonstrate a pre‑existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health 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 share these with us.

NEC Care, part of the NEC Health division, delivers the national diabetic eye screening programme.

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