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Regional Healthcare Technician
Optegra UK Ltd
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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 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
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