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Job overview
This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work and the option to work Sundays occasionally
We are a very family orientated unit, supporting each other as the need arises.
Our shifts are 7:30-18:00, 3 days a week with a short day of 7:30-15:30, but are happy to discuss other shift options, to fit around child care.
We are an increasing service, offering a full and varied Ophthalmic Outpatient service. We have a variety of Nurse led clinics as well as offering Diagnostics and support to our Consultants, Fellows and Allied Professionals within the department.
We are now able to grow that service, with additional Clinician, clinics and potentially more Nurse led clinics, and now some Community led services.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued, and as a hospital offer support for your mental well being in a variety of ways.
Main duties of the job
You will gain skills in the use of a variety of Diagnostic machines.
Assist with both Clinician and Nurse led clinics.
The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.
We are committed to providing education opportunities to all our staff, and run a very strong competency programme within the department.
Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care.
Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage a varied and interesting caseload in Diagnostics.
Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance.
Run visual acuity and eye pressure checks.
Complete post-operative checks .
Assist with minor surgeries and specialist treatments.
Run a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including OCT, Pentacam, Visual Fields. IOL.
Assist with Pre assessment, ECG’s and Phlebotomy and assess Local Anaesthetic questionnaire’s when needed
Cover and triage the SOS line with support of the on call Doctors.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Ophthalmic Technician with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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