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Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced healthcare technician or Band 3 HCA to join our amazing and dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic comprehensive benefits package, along with fully funded training and development programs. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts and pays up to £15ph dependent on experience. This role will require you to travel across our 4 sites - Birmingham, Uttoexter, Leicester and Nottingham.
Job Responsibility:
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
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