Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Skills
Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team as required
- Attributes
Demonstrate personal embodiment of Trust Values
- Experience
Evidence of technical experience within ophthalmology
- Experience
Experience working in a team
- Qualifications
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades C or above, or equivalent, in English, Maths and Science
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience undertaking visual fields, OCT, retinal photography and visual acuity assessment.
- Qualifications
Education to A level standard.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Qualifications
Qualification relevant to Ophthalmology, for example; Moorfields OVS 3, or other similar qualification from another provider
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team of 9 Orthoptists , 5 Optometrists and 8 Ophthalmic Technicians at Epsom & St Helier.
The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses & Ophthalmic Technicians in a busy and supportive department. The post will involve working at both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, with an interesting and varied caseload.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will contribute in the assessment of patients attending the Ophthalmic department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals across multiple sites. The post holder will work without direct supervision to provide a high quality technical service including diagnostic testing and imaging for adult and paediatric patients across a variety of sub-specialities under the direction of the Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads. The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests following training and achievement of competences. The tests required will include assessment of visual acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) both posterior and anterior, Digital Retinal Imaging, Corneal Topography, Biometry and Visual Field Assessment. The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams. The post holder is expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit. The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols.
The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Ophthalmic Technician with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Ophthalmic technician role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Per annum on prorata basis. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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