Job summary
Optegra has an exciting job opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Technician to join our friendly and supportive team in our prestige private Guildford Hospital. This is a zero hour contract offering flexible shifts and pay up to£16ph dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best 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.
Details
- Date posted: 21 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13 to £16 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: E0110-26-0015SUR
- Job locations: Optegra, 10 Alan Turing Road, Surrey Research Park, GUILDFORD, Surrey, GU2 7YF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
-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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
- - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
- - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure
Qualifications
Essential
- -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
- - Basic Life Support competent
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This advert is for Bank Healthcare Technician with Optegra UK Ltd in Optegra, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £13.00 to £16.00. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 20 Nov 2026.
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