Regional Healthcare Technician
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Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experiencedHealthcare Technician or HCA (Band 3) with ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology, to join our amazing and dedicated regional team on a fulltime basis. This role covers four hospitals across the region Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester, and requires regular travel between sites. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. We would require you to work 4 long days a week.
Job description
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.
- Perform diagnostic testing on patients, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, and Topography.
- Support patients on surgery days, providing pre- and post-operative care and ensuring effective communication.
- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when addressing patients and their relatives concerns, ensuring a -person centred approach.
- Provide basic health promotion advice related to ophthalmic surgery.
- Assist in the operating theatre, supporting the entire patient pathway.
- To support the control of cross-infection by adhering to the Hospital's Uniform Policy, maintaining a clean working environment, and following decontamination and sterilization procedures in accordance with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policy. Follow protocols for documenting and reporting accidents or incidents.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
- - Basic Life Support competent
Desirable
- -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
About the employer
Optegra Eye Healthcarehas been proudly recognised asone of 115Best 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.