At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality patient care and support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Join Optegra, a top-rated workplace committed to employee growth and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 33 days annual leave, private healthcare, and free laser eye treatment.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in ophthalmology.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare or ophthalmic settings; strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology, to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Hounslow Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. You'll be required to work 27.5hp/w across 3 days and must be flexible to work Mon-Thur. Also, we would require you to cover occasional shifts in Wetherby and Bradford.
Main duties of the job:
- As part of a multi-disciplinary team with an emphasis on quality patient care, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and some administrative disciplines.
- Work alongside other clinical team members and optometrists for outpatient consultations and pre-assessment of patients.
- 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.
Person Specification:
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment 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.
£24,840 to £31,050 a year. Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye.
Healthcare Technician - Part Time in Nether Poppleton employer: Optegra UK Ltd
Optegra is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the Best Big Places to Work 2025, offering a supportive and ambitious work environment in our prestigious Hounslow Hospital. We prioritise employee growth through fully funded training programmes and provide a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and private healthcare, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
