# Ophthalmic Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/09c3be16-f2cc-4016-84cf-1bfa16048783 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/09c3be16-f2cc-4016-84cf-1bfa16048783.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 per annum pro rata incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T11:20:41.844Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Harrow/Moorfields_Eye_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmic_Technician/Ophthalmic_Technician-v8181282 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8181282?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To Support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualized care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and well being of service users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles. ### Main duties of the job Clinical and Patient Care - To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical and laser risk assessment - To Exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies. - To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway– ophthalmic outpatient clinics and nurse led pre assessment clinics, day care including admissions and discharge areas. - To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency. - To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients. - To attain the competencies of ECG, vision assessment using Logmar and Snellen testing charts and observations, visual imaging equipment, and stock management after training and having followed the Trusts required protocol. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Communication - To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team. - Understand the principles of confidentiality. - Always communicate in a way that maintains patient confidentiality. - Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping. Education / Professional Development - To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers. - To develop within a framework and personal development plan as agreed with your line manager. - Keep up to date with mandatory training and compliance – these may be completing online assessments, attending study day/conference. At times staff are required to travel to Moorfields City Road for face to face training. Compliance and Governance - Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping. - In conjunction with the nurse in charge and other senior members of the multidisciplinary team support a positive culture, patient experience and environment for both staff and patients. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Ability to work within a team and as an individual **Desirable** - Experience working within the NHS - Understanding safeguarding issues for both Adult and Children ### Aptitude and Skills **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills - Adaptable and have ability to work under pressure **Desirable** - Experience working with photographic equipment - Confidential Data handling ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE/GCE level education or equivalent - Very good IT/Computer skills **Desirable** - Have minimum of one year NHS experience - Experience in dealing and working with the Public ## Documents - [meh privacy notice (pdf, 138.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1732) - [meh staff benefits (pdf, 919.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1731) - [band 3 job description (pdf, 602.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10484558) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.