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Healthcare Technician

Optegra UK Ltd

Hounslow, TW3 1EL £24,840 – £31,050 a year Permanent Posted 14 August 2026 Apply by 14 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Optegra UK Ltd, Edgware

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Role description

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 Hounslow 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.

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

14 August 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

E0110-26-0014FTNLWL

Job locations

Optegra eye hospital

Unit 6 High Street Quarter

2 Holloway Street

Hounslow

TW3 1EL

United Kingdom


Optegra Eye Hospital

6 Technology Park

Colindeep Lane

LONDON

NW9 6BX

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.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra eye hospital

Unit 6 High Street Quarter

2 Holloway Street

Hounslow

TW3 1EL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/

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