# Ophthalmic Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/cd8f9843-b447-426f-b66a-17e9ff884cbc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-technician/cd8f9843-b447-426f-b66a-17e9ff884cbc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Russells Hall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata. - **Contract type:** Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert. - **Employment type:** Full time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T10:40:57.014Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Dudley/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Ophthalmic_Technician/Ophthalmic_Technician-v8203986 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8203986?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our dynamic team of 10 Ophthalmic technicians, 7 Orthoptists and an Optometrist. The Orthoptic department works closely with the Eye Department which currently has 11 Consultants including specialist in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility. The role provides technical support to Ophthalmology to assist diagnosis and assessment of various eye conditions. Diagnostic tests are performed at 2 hospital sites, so being able to commute for the needs of the service is essential. For all informal enquires please contact Pam Grewal, Optical Services Manager. ### Main duties of the job You will provide technical support, following relevant training and competency assessment if required, to the Ophthalmology service and other hospital departments. This includes undertaking Ocular Coherence Tomography, Visual fields, Biometry, Fundus Photography, Corneal Topography and other diagnostic tests as requested by the Clinicians, in a timely and accurate manner. You will also assist with administrative and clerical tasks relating to provision of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic services. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working with the general public **Desirable** - Previous experience working with patients in a hospital/ healthcare setting - Previous experience working in a clinical ophthalmic setting - Previous responsibility for the care and calibration of clinical equipment and the reporting of faults ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Ability to move patients and equipment as required and after relevant training - Ability to work in clinic rooms where lighting may be reduced at times for testing purposes - Able to commute to meet the needs of the service ### Knowledge and Training **Essential** - Standard keyboard skills - Commitment to learning new skills as required - Willingness to attend training courses (internal and external) and complete all mandatory training as required by the role **Desirable** - Previous experience using related ophthalmic technology eg Humphrey Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography and Biometry - Innovative in patient care and service delivery, evidence of initiating service improvements, research and CPD ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Qualifications at least to foundation degree level or equivalent - GCSE Maths and English at least Level 5/ grade C or equivalent **Desirable** - Evidence of prior technical experience obtained in a similar role ### Analytical & Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail - Ability to make appropriate judgements about what can be dealt with by self, and what needs to be passed onto a more senior member of staff - Evidence of the understanding and ability to maintain patient and staff confidentiality - Ability to deal with interruptions and act on new information/process change - Committed to delivering high quality service and developing clinical practice based on reflection and evidence-based practice ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Ability to work under instruction as well as to work on own initiative as required - Ability to work at speed and under pressure - Able to organise and prioritise own workload ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Good communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively. Using sensitivity with patients and carers, including those with learning and communication difficulties - Ability to confidently convey and prioritise information to a range of people including Medical and nursing staff, Patients, and carers, some of whom may have communication difficulties or language barriers, or may be anxious or distressed about their eye condition. - Counselling skills to deal with sensitive, unpleasant, or distressing issues - Reliable, flexible, adaptable and a team player - Maintain professional manner at all times - Able to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team - Able to work effectively in a busy and demanding environment with some interruptions ### Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values **Essential** - Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services - Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility - Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10510334) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [our leadership way (pdf, 173.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2413) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10510335) - [what is a disability? 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