Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Flexible Hours & Training

Optegra Eye Health Care; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible & SMART working

Funded training & development

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in Brighton is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) to join our private ophthalmic clinic and provide high-quality patient care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform diagnostic testing, assist on surgery days, and support the ophthalmic services with excellent patient communication. We offer funded training and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support competence.
• Highly organised with ability to plan and adapt to patients' needs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care throughout the visit.
• Support operating list flow with clinical and patient services staff.
• Perform diagnostic tests (Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Assist patients on surgery days and communicate effectively.
• Handle patient enquiries and refer to a medical practitioner when necessary.
• Provide pre and postoperative care within level of competence.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Ophthalmic sector

Basic Life Support

Organisation & planning

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in Brighton is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) to join our private ophthalmic clinic and provide high-quality patient care.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, perform diagnostic testing, assist on surgery days, and support the ophthalmic services with excellent patient communication. We offer funded training and a generous benefits package.