Healthcare Technician Part Time

Optegra Eye Health Care; Manchester; In loco; GBP 15.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous salary

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development

STAR awards

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

GP access

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Descrizione del lavoro

Optegra Eye Health Care in Manchester is seeking a part-time Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private Eye Hospital. You will work 19 hours weekly across two days, delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires ophthalmic ward/theatre experience, BLS competence, and strong organisational skills. We offer a generous benefits package, 33 days leave, training, private healthcare, and flexible/SMART working options.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support competence.
• Highly organised with forward planning.
• Attention to detail under pressure.

Mansioni

• Deliver high quality patient care throughout visits to Optegra.
• Coordinate with clinical/patient services for operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing (Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Support patients on surgery days with clear communication.
• Handle inquiries and refer to medical practitioners as needed.
• Provide health promotion advice specific to ophthalmic surgery.

Conoscenze

Healthcare environment experience

Basic Life Support

Organised

Attention to detail

Formazione

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Healthcare Technician Part Time

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 Mancheste 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 equivalentdependent 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.