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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 in our prestige private Sheffield Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. You'll be required to work 17 hours a week for 1 and half days, we would need you to be flexible to work Monday-Friday. 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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Nice to have:
Experience ideally gained in Ophthalmology
Ward or theatre experience
What we offer:
Pension
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Private Health
Generous matched pension contributions
Flexible working and SMART working schemes
Funded training and development
Celebrating your anniversaries
Annual STAR awards
Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing