Healthcare Technician Part Time

Optegra; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Hospital in Manchester seeks a Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private eye care team on a part-time basis. You will work 19 hours across two days, supporting ophthalmic outpatient services and pre/postoperative care.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, basic life support, and strong organisation to manage lists and patient flow. We offer career development, a supportive team, and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Organised

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Technician Part Time

Job location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Postcode: M20 2EY
Country: United Kingdom
Advertised salary: £24840.00 to £31050.00
Native salary period: Annum
Contract: Permanent Part time
Closing date: 16 December 2026
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) Part Time with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology, to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Manchester Eye Hospital. You’ll be required to work 19 hours a week across 2 days.

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

We are rated as a 'great place to work' and here are some of our amazing benefits:

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £31,050K full time equivalent (FTE) (up to £15,732K pro rata) full time equivalent 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

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.