Optegra Eye Health Care
Healthcare Technician
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Healthcare Technician
Optegra Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) – Ophthalmology Vance (Wetherby Hospital)
Optegra offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally in ophthalmology, to join our supportive team at Wetherby Hospital.
About the Role
Optegra Eye Healthcare is rated as a ‘great place to work’ (Sunday Times Best Big Places to Work 2025), committed to creating an exceptional environment where staff thrive.
Responsibilities
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality patient care across clinical and administrative duties. Key responsibilities include:
- Holding accountability for patient care excellence throughout visits
- Supporting outpatient consultations and pre-assessments alongside clinical teams and optometrists
- Performing diagnostic testing (Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography)
- Assisting patients on surgery days, ensuring effective communication
- Handling patient enquiries and referring complex cases to medical practitioners
- Providing basic ophthalmic health advice and pre/post-operative care
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Requirements
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 or healthcare equivalent
- Experience: Probity in healthcare or ophthalmic environments
- Skills: Confident in Basic Life Support, highly organised, adaptable, and detail-oriented
Benefits
Optegra rewards your contributions with:
- Competitive salary (up to £31,050) with annual reviews
- Pension contributions (fully matched)
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Flexible work policies (SMART working included)
- Fully funded training & development
- ** recognizing loyalty** (annual STAR awards + anniversary gifts)
- Blue Light Card and discounts on laser eye surgery (20% for contacts/family)
- Comprehensive wellbeing (private healthcare, 24/7 GP, free physiotherapy, counselling)
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Cycle to work scheme + season ticket loan assistance
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