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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 dedicated regional team on a full time 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. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region. Work alongside other clinical team members and optometrists for outpatient consultations and pre assessment of patients.
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
Nice to have:
Ward or theatre experience, ideally gained in Ophthalmology
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