Regional Healthcare Technician
About this role
Job Advertisement: Regional Healthcare Technician (Band 3 equivalent)
Employer: Optegra UK Ltd (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)
Location: Regional role covering four hospitals: Birmingham (Aston University Campus), Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester (Regional HQ: 6 Dominus Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RP)
Salary: £25,875 to £33,120 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (4 long days per week, Monday to Thursday, with regular travel between regional sites)
Closing Date: 21 November 2026
About the Role
We are acting on behalf of Optegra UK Ltd—recognized by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Big Places to Work—to recruit an experienced Regional Healthcare Technician / Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join their dedicated regional team.
In this dynamic, travel-inclusive role, you will provide comprehensive patient care across clinical and non-clinical pathways in four regional hospitals. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and optometrists, you will support outpatient consultations, diagnostic testing, pre- and post-operative care, and theatre operations to ensure an exceptional standard of ophthalmic care.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Patient Support
Deliver high-quality patient care and support throughout the patient journey, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and a person-centred approach.
Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual Fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, and Topography.
Assist on surgery days by providing pre- and post-operative care, clear communication, and basic health promotion advice.
Provide skilled assistance within the operating theatre supporting the entire surgical pathway.
2. Safety & Environmental Control
Support infection prevention and control (IPC) by adhering strictly to uniform policies, maintaining clean environments, and following equipment decontamination and sterilization protocols.
Accurately document and report any incidents, accidents, or quality concerns in line with hospital governance policies.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience: Proven experience working within a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector, with ward or theatre experience.
Competencies: Highly organized with strong forward planning skills, ability to work well under pressure, excellent attention to detail, and current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Travel: Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly across regional hospital sites in Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester.
Desirable Criteria
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent healthcare qualification.
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks
Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private healthcare and free laser eye treatment for employees.
Financial Security: Competitive salary package alongside a company pension scheme.
Time Off & Growth: 33 days of annual leave and fully funded, ongoing training and professional development programs.