Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician – Flexible Hours & Training

Optegra; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous salary up to £31,050

Matched pension

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

SMART working schemes

Funded training and development

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

Dental and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Manchester is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in Ophthalmology, to join our dedicated team at the Manchester Eye Hospital. The role offers fully funded training and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care, support outpatient consultations and pre-assessment, and assist on surgery days with emphasis on patient communication and

Formación

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or ophthalmic settings.
• Basic Life Support competent.
• Highly organised with forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs.
• Attention to details and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Ophthalmic

Healthcare environment

Basic Life Support

Organised

Attention to detail

Educación

NVQ Level 2/3

Descripción del empleo

Optegra Eye Healthcare in Manchester is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in Ophthalmology, to join our dedicated team at the Manchester Eye Hospital. The role offers fully funded training and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care, support outpatient consultations and pre-assessment, and assist on surgery days with emphasis on patient communication and