Bank Regional Healthcare Technician

Optegra Eye Health Care; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Bank Regional Healthcare Technician. You will provide high-quality patient care across multiple sites, engaging with patients during outpatient consultations and supporting them through their surgical journey. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent and experience in a healthcare setting. This flexible role offers shifts that pay up to £15 per hour, dependent on experience, and values empathy in patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
• Ability to flex according to patients' needs.
• Competent in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality patient care during visits.
• Perform diagnostic testing on patients.
• Support patients with pre- and post-operative care.
• Assist in the operating theatre.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Basic Life Support

Empathy and sensitivity

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Bank Regional Healthcare Technician

Optegra has an exciting opportunity for a Bank regional healthcare technician, to join our friendly and supportive. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts and pays up to £15ph dependent on experience. This role will require you to travel across our 4 sites - Birmingham, Uttoexter, Leicester and Nottingham.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

The Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.

Work alongside other clinical team members and optometrists for outpatient consultations and pre assessment of patients.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.
• Perform diagnostic testing on patients, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, and Topography.
• Support patients on surgery days, providing pre- and post-operative care and ensuring effective communication.
• Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when addressing patients’ and their relatives’ concerns, ensuring a -person centred approach.
• Provide basic health promotion advice related to ophthalmic surgery.
• Assist in the operating theatre, supporting the entire patient pathway.
• To support the control of cross-infection by adhering to the Hospital's Uniform Policy, maintaining a clean working environment, and following decontamination and sterilization procedures in accordance with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policy. Follow protocols for documenting and reporting accidents or incidents.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• Basic Life Support competent
• Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date

Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.