Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Flexible Hours & Training

Optegra Eye Health Care; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training and development

Blue Light Card discounts

Private Healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in Hounslow is recruiting an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, preferably in ophthalmology, to join a multidisciplinary team. The role is 19 hours per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with potential scheduling changes depending on business needs.

You will deliver high-standard patient care across clinical and administrative tasks, assist in outpatient pre-assessments, and support operating lists while maintaining

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in healthcare environment, ideally ophthalmic.
• Basic Life Support competence expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care throughout the visit.
• Work with clinical staff to manage operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing in clinic (biometry, OCT, A-scan, visual fields, topography).
• Support patients on surgery days and communicate effectively.
• Provide pre and postoperative care within competence.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Basic Life Support

Patient care

Attention to details

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in Hounslow is recruiting an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, preferably in ophthalmology, to join a multidisciplinary team. The role is 19 hours per week, primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with potential scheduling changes depending on business needs.

You will deliver high-standard patient care across clinical and administrative tasks, assist in outpatient pre-assessments, and support operating lists while maintaining