Healthcare Technician

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 description 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. Job description 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.