Regional Healthcare Technician

• 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
• 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

• 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

Ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• 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
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan