Healthcare Technician - FTC 12 months Optegra

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 Eye Hospital in Guildford.

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

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

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