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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 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. We would require you to work 4 long days a week (Monday-Thursday).
Main duties of the job
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.
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: £25,875 to £33,120 a year Pension, 33 days annual leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0110-26-0014
- Job locations: Optegra Uk Ltd, 6 Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, LEICESTER, LE19 1RP, United Kingdom, Optegra, Dovefields Retail Park, Town Meadows Way, UTTOXETER, Staffordshire, ST14 8AZ, United Kingdom, Optegra Eye Hospital Aston University Campus, Coleshill Street, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- - 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
Qualifications
Desirable
- - NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
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This advert is for Regional Healthcare Technician with Optegra UK Ltd in Optegra Uk Ltd; Optegra; Optegra Eye Hospital Aston University Campus, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25875.00 to £33120.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Nov 2026.
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