Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Part Time, Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Private Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Optegra Eye Hospital in Manchester seeks a Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private eye care team on a part-time basis. You will work 19 hours across two days, supporting ophthalmic outpatient services and pre/postoperative care.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, basic life support, and strong organisation to manage lists and patient flow. We offer career development, a supportive team, and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
• Basic Life Support competent.
• Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients' needs.
• Attention to details and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Attention to detail

Organised

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra Eye Hospital in Manchester seeks a Healthcare Technician (Band 3) to join our private eye care team on a part-time basis. You will work 19 hours across two days, supporting ophthalmic outpatient services and pre/postoperative care.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, basic life support, and strong organisation to manage lists and patient flow. We offer career development, a supportive team, and patient-focused care.