Healthcare Technician

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Optegra has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in Ophthalmology, to join our team at York Hospital. You will support diagnostic testing and patient care across ophthalmic services, with occasional shifts in Wetherby and Bradford.

Join a forward-thinking team and benefit from fully funded training and development programmes, committed to high-quality patient care and exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
• Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs.
• Basic Life Support competence (BLS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic testing on patients in clinic (Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Support patients on surgery days and ensure effective communication.
• Handle patient enquiries and refer to a medical practitioner if needed.
• Provide basic health promotion advice related to ophthalmic surgery.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology, to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private York Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. Also we would require you to cover occassional shifts in Wetherby and Bradford, As part of a multi-disciplinary team with an emphasis on quality patient care, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and some administrative disciplines., Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra. - Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists. - Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography. - Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication. - Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence. - Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

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