Optegra has an exciting opportunity for a Rapid Response Healthcare Technician to join our highly skilled and dedicated regional clinical team. This is a full‑time, permanent position supporting three hospitals across the region: Manchester, Preston and Sheffield. The role requires a high level of flexibility and responsiveness, with travel required at a very short notice, either the evening before or on the morning of your shift. As part of the Rapid Response Team, you will not be allocated to a fixed rota. Instead, you will provide vital support across the region, helping teams manage staffing shortages and maintain exceptional patient care standards where support is needed most. In return for your flexibility and commitment, Optegra will award you a highly competitive salary and benefits package, reimbursement of travel expenses, access to fully funded training and development programmes, the opportunity to work alongside exceptional clinical teams across multiple sites and a dynamic, exciting, and rewarding role where no two days are the same. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable and motivated individual looking to broaden their clinical experience within a supportive and forward‑thinking business organisation.
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
* Generous salary, reviewed annually. This role pays £33,120 plus travel expenses.
* Generous matched pension contributions.
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
* Flexible working and SMART working schemes to support work‑life balance.
* Funded training and development to help you grow.
* Celebration of your anniversaries to recognise loyalty and commitment.
* Annual STAR awards.
* Blue Light Card with discounts online and on the high street.
* Free laser eye treatment for you and a 20% discount for friends and family.
* Private healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free physio and counselling for 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, you will 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
* 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.
* Support the control of cross‑infection by adhering to the Hospital's Uniform Policy, maintaining a clean working environment, and following decontamination and sterilisation procedures in accordance with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policy. Follow protocols for documenting and reporting accidents or incidents.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
* Experience working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector.
* Basic Life Support competence.
* Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patient needs.
* Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
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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