The Role
This is a full‑time, permanent position supporting five hospitals across the south region (Surrey, Hampshire, West London – Hounslow, Central London – Queen Anne Street, and North London – Colindale). The role requires a high level of flexibility and responsiveness, with travel required at very short notice, either the evening before or on the morning of your shift.
As part of a multi‑disciplinary team and in alignment with Optegra values, you will ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non‑clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.
Work alongside other clinical team members and optometrists for outpatient consultations and pre‑assessment of patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the delivery of high‑quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.
- Perform diagnostic testing on patients, including Biometry, OCT, A‑Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, and Topography.
- Support patients on surgery days, providing pre‑ and post‑operative care and ensuring effective communication.
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when addressing patients’ and their relatives’ concerns, ensuring a person‑centred approach.
- Provide basic health promotion advice related to ophthalmic surgery.
- Assist in the operating theatre, supporting the entire patient pathway.
- Support the control of cross‑infection by adhering to the Hospital's Uniform Policy, maintaining a clean working environment, and following decontamination and sterilisation procedures in accordance with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policy. Follow protocols for documenting and reporting accidents or incidents.
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 detail and ability to work under pressure.
Benefits
- Generous salary reviewed annually. This role pays £33,120 plus travel expenses.
- Generous matched pension contributions.
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Flexible working and SMART working schemes.
- Funded training and development.
- Celebrating your anniversaries.
- Annual STAR awards.
- Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street).
- Free laser eye treatment for you and a 20% discount for friends and family.
- Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date
Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
