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Regional Healthcare Technician

Optegra UK Ltd

LEICESTER, LE19 1RP £25,875 – £33,120 a year Permanent Posted 21 August 2026 Apply by 21 November 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 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 description

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.

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
  • - Basic Life Support competent

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Uk Ltd

6 Dominus Way

Meridian Business Park

LEICESTER

LE19 1RP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/

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