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 19 hours across 2 days.
Company Overview
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.
Benefits
We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:
– Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to£33,120Kdependent on experience
– Generous matched pension contributions
– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
– Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
– Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
– Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
– 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
The Role
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.
Key responsibilities:
– 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.
Requirements
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.
You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/
Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.
Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
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