Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician Eye Care Specialist

Optegra Eye Health Care; Bramham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible & SMART working schemes

Funded training and development

Anniversary awards

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in the private Wetherby Hospital is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in ophthalmology. You will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team and benefit from our fully funded training and development programs.

In this role you will perform diagnostic testing, assist on surgery days, and deliver high quality patient care across clinical and some administrative duties while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support competent.
• Highly organised with forward planning and flexibility for patient needs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Hold accountability for delivering high quality patient care during visits.
• Work with clinical and patient services staff to ensure smooth operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing in clinic (Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Support patients on surgery days and ensure effective communication.
• Handle patient enquiries, refer to a medical practitioner when needed, and provide service excellence.
• Provide basic health promotion advice with emphasis on ophthalmic surgery.
• Provide pre and postoperative care within competence.

Skills

Patient care

Ophthalmic testing

Clinical support

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Biometry

OCT

AScan

Visual fields

Pentacam

Topography

IOP

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in the private Wetherby Hospital is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in ophthalmology. You will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team and benefit from our fully funded training and development programs.

In this role you will perform diagnostic testing, assist on surgery days, and deliver high quality patient care across clinical and some administrative duties while collaborating with