Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician – Part Time

Optegra Eye Health Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development

STAR awards

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

GP access

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Optegra Eye Health Care in Manchester is seeking a part-time Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private Eye Hospital. You will work 19 hours weekly across two days, delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires ophthalmic ward/theatre experience, BLS competence, and strong organisational skills. We offer a generous benefits package, 33 days leave, training, private healthcare, and flexible/SMART working options.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support competence.
• Highly organised with forward planning.
• Attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient care throughout visits to Optegra.
• Coordinate with clinical/patient services for operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing (Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Support patients on surgery days with clear communication.
• Handle inquiries and refer to medical practitioners as needed.
• Provide health promotion advice specific to ophthalmic surgery.

Skills

Healthcare environment experience

Basic Life Support

Organised

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra Eye Health Care in Manchester is seeking a part-time Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private Eye Hospital. You will work 19 hours weekly across two days, delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires ophthalmic ward/theatre experience, BLS competence, and strong organisational skills. We offer a generous benefits package, 33 days leave, training, private healthcare, and flexible/SMART working options.