Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Part-Time (19h)

Optegra UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Free laser eye

Job summary

Optegra Eye Healthcare’s Manchester hospital is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in Ophthalmology. This part-time role offers funded training and development programs across a supportive team.

Join a forward-looking private hospital, working in a multidisciplinary setting to deliver high-quality patient care and diagnostic testing, with 19 hours across two days (Mon-Sat).

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare environnement or ophthalmic sector.
• Highly organised with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients’ needs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Hold accountability for delivering high quality patient care during visits.
• Work with clinical and patient services staff to ensure smooth running of operating lists.
• Perform diagnostic testing in clinic (Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography).
• Support patients on surgery days and communicate effectively.
• Handle patient enquiries and refer to a medical practioner when needed.
• Provide health promotion advice, particularly about ophthalmic surgery.
• Deliver pre and postoperative care within competence.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Healthcare background

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

Optegra Eye Healthcare’s Manchester hospital is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in Ophthalmology. This part-time role offers funded training and development programs across a supportive team.

Join a forward-looking private hospital, working in a multidisciplinary setting to deliver high-quality patient care and diagnostic testing, with 19 hours across two days (Mon-Sat).