Healthcare Technician
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS23 6LP
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Advertised salary: £24,840 to £31,050 per annum
Benefits
Generous salary reviewed annually, dependent on experience
- Generous matched pension contributions
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Flexible working and SMART working schemes
- Funded training and development
- Annual STAR awards
- Blue Light Card
- Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
- Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
The Role
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.
Key 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.
Requirements
- 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
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We are welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date: We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
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Healthcare Technician in Ledston 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.
