Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Flexible Hours

Optegra; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £31,050 per annum

Generous pension contributions

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Flexible & SMART working schemes

Funded training and development

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in ophthalmology, to join our dedicated team in our prestige private eye clinic.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, fully funded training, and development programs. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care and support surgical lists in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare setting or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle 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 environment experience

Ophthalmic sector experience

Basic Life Support

Organised and detail-oriented

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in ophthalmology, to join our dedicated team in our prestige private eye clinic.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, fully funded training, and development programs. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care and support surgical lists in a multidisciplinary environment.