Job summary
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 prestige private York Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs. Also we would require you to cover occassional shifts in Wetherby and Bradford
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: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,840 to £31,050 a year Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0110-26-0013YORFT
- Job locations: Optegra eye hospital, 1 Tudor Court, York Business Park, York, YO26 6RS, 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 Healthcare Technician with Optegra UK Ltd in York, England. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £24,840 to £31,050 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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