Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Flexible Hours & Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Pension contributions

33 days leave

Flexible working

Funded training

STAR awards

Blue Light Card

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Technician (HCA, Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally ophthalmic, to join our private Eye clinic team. This role offers funded training and a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to develop within a forward-thinking business.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care across clinical and administrative duties, with opportunities for career progression and enhanced

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

Ward/theatre experience

Patient care

Basic Life Support

Organised/Planning

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Technician (HCA, Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally ophthalmic, to join our private Eye clinic team. This role offers funded training and a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to develop within a forward-thinking business.

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care across clinical and administrative duties, with opportunities for career progression and enhanced