Healthcare Technician - Part Time

Optegra; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Flexible & SMART working

Funded training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare is hiring an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) for our Hounslow hospital. This part-time role (19 hours/week, Tue/Thu preferred) offers funded training and a supportive team, with a generous benefits package and opportunities for development.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide quality ophthalmic patient care across clinical and some administrative duties, including preassessment and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care throughout visits to Optegra.
• Work with clinical staff to ensure smooth operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing in clinic (Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields).
• Support patients on surgery days with effective communication.
• Handle patient enquiries and refer to a medical practitioner when needed.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care within competence.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Basic Life Support

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experiencedHealthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology, to join our amazing and supportive teamin our prestige private HounslowHospital. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. You'll be required to work 19hours a week idealy Tuesday and Thursday, however this could change due to business needs.

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.

Benefits

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to£31,050 full time equivalent (FTE) (up to £15,732K pro rata)dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

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.

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

Key responsibilities:

• 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.
• Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

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

You'll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you'll have every opportunity to really make a difference.

Closing date:

We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

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.