Ophthalmic Healthcare Technician - Part Time, Flexible, Training

Optegra; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Funded training

Blue Light Card

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Optegra is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) for our Wetherby Eye Hospital. This part-time role (27.5 hours/week across 3 days) requires ophthalmic ward or theatre experience and flexibility across Monday to Friday.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, assist in pre-assessment and outpatient duties, and support surgery days with clear communication and patient support.

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

Patient care

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

BLS certified

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Optegra is seeking an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) for our Wetherby Eye Hospital. This part-time role (27.5 hours/week across 3 days) requires ophthalmic ward or theatre experience and flexibility across Monday to Friday.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, assist in pre-assessment and outpatient duties, and support surgery days with clear communication and patient support.