# Ophthalmology Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Ipswich Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Assistant
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 26 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T13:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07T13:16:09.278Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Ipswich/East_Suffolk_North_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatre_Assistant/Theatre_Assistant-v8350124
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8350124?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esneft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Ophthalmology Assistant to join our Ophthalmology Department.

We are committed to providing an excellent quality of care for our patients and a great working environment for our staff.

For this role you will need to have achieved your NHS care certificate. You will need to be able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and excellent communications skills. You will be organised, reliable and able to adapt to the outpatient environment.

Please note interviews will be held on 20th October 2026

### Main duties of the job

- To support the Ophthalmology Team in maintaining an efficient & safe environment for the care of everyone attending the Ophthalmology Department
- To assist all Registered Health Care Professionals in the provision of delegated care to patients
- To undertake diagnostic & monitoring tests as required, providing clinical information for the detection and management of patients with ophthalmic disease.
- To work effectively within the context of the ESNEFT Ophthalmology Department Guidelines & Competence Framework.
- To contribute to the continuing development of clinical practice through participation within Ophthalmology learning different skills when required.
- Promote high standards of patient care and a safe working environment.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

### 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

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Ability to learn to use various computerised systems
- Able to use technology & equipment to assist in patient care
- IT Skills

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of anatomy & the physiology of the visual pathway
- Experience in working with the elderly or people with complex needs

### Experience

**Essential**

- Previous experience in a health setting

**Desirable**

- Previous experience working within Ophthalmology
- Experience with various Ophthalmology equipment
- Previous experience working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of Visual Field analysers or OCT

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE English & Maths or Equivalent- Grade A-C
- Knowledge and Training at working at equivalent of NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in related care subject
- Care Certificate

**Desirable**

- Relevant Ophthalmic qualification
- Willingness to undertake additional imaging studies
- A Level Grade in relevant subject

## Documents

- [staff networks (pdf, 252.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2724)
- [dbs information (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1262)
- [apprenticeship handbook (pdf, 373.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2499)
- [esneft values and behaviours (pdf, 74.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2146)
- [value of joining nhs pension (pdf, 125.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2404)
- [job description & person specification (pdf, 176.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10675441)

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