# Ophthalmic Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/b1fe1455-aa64-4210-b372-aab9b336aa0f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/b1fe1455-aa64-4210-b372-aab9b336aa0f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** King's College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Ophthalmic technician - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 per annum including HCA - **Contract type:** Permanent: 7 day working contract - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shifts includes weekends and bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-06T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T09:51:05.011Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Kings_College_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8276761 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8276761?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.kch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and have an interest in working in an ophthalmic care setting. This role requires excellent people skills and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions. Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial. Post holder must be able to work across a 7 day week, including bank holidays. ### Main duties of the job Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care. Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) : - Visual acuity assessment - Visual field assessment - Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, Anterion etc - Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter - Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE - To participate in the virtual technician led clinic. - To use electronic patient record management system. - To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services. - To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures. - To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting. - To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date. - To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment - To commit to further training as required - To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff when necessary - To participate in team huddles and meetings - To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Visual acuity assessment - visual field assessment - Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, Anterion etc - Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter - Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE - To participate in the virtual technician led clinic. - To use electronic patient record management system. - To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services. - To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures. - To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting. - To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date. - To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment - To commit to further training as required - To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Required **Essential** - Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment - Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills - Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification - Care Certificate **Desirable** - Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification ## Documents - [jd&ps (pdf, 216.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10632291) - [denmark hill site map (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=606) ## 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.