Experienced in ophthalmology or eye clinics? Looking to earn additional income through flexible weekend work?
Optegra Eye Health Care is recruiting experienced, Scottish-based Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs), Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) and Clinical Support Workers to join our NHS ophthalmology insourcing service.
You’ll support specialist weekend cataract pre-assessment clinics, working alongside experienced ophthalmic nurses and consultants to help NHS patients access cataract treatment sooner.
What We Offer
- £225 per day
- Flexible Saturday and Sunday sessions
- Opportunities through March 2027
- Self-employed, sessional work
- Select available weekends around your existing commitments
- Work alongside experienced ophthalmic clinical teams
The Role
Depending on your experience and competencies:
- Undertake visual acuity assessments, including Snellen and LogMAR
- Support biometry and IOLMaster testing
- Assist with ophthalmic diagnostic investigations
- Prepare patients for cataract assessment appointments
- Support clinic flow and patient coordination
- Prepare and maintain ophthalmic equipment
- Assist registered nurses and consultant ophthalmologists
Who We're Looking For
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
- Ophthalmology outpatient departments or eye clinics
- Cataract assessment or pre-operative clinics
- Visual acuity testing
- Biometry, IOLMaster or other ophthalmic diagnostic equipment
- Supporting ophthalmic nurses and consultants
Previous cataract pre-assessment experience would be ideal, but experienced ophthalmic support staff with transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.
Interested?
Applications are welcome from experienced ophthalmic healthcare professionals based across Scotland.
Join Optegra and help reduce NHS ophthalmology waiting times through our insourcing services.
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Ophthalmic Healthcare Assistant NHS Insourcing in Dundee employer: Optegra
Optegra Eye Healthcare is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the Best Big Places to Work 2025 by the Sunday Times. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth and wellbeing, offering fully funded training programmes to enhance your skills in a prestigious private setting in Bradford. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in ophthalmic care while working flexible part-time hours.
