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Ophthalmic Technician - Nursing Band 4
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly-skilled, dedicated and supportive team as an Ophthalmic Technician within our nursing team. The Eye Department is based across two sites, St Helier and Epsom Hospital. We currently have a large nursing team working alongside 13 Consultant Ophthalmologists. Your role will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team where you will consolidate and improve your own current ophthalmic knowledge.
Job Summary
Ophthalmic Technician - Nursing Band 4
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly-skilled, dedicated and supportive team as an Ophthalmic Technician within our nursing team. The Eye Department is based across two sites, St Helier and Epsom Hospital. We currently have a large nursing team working alongside 13 Consultant Ophthalmologists. Your role will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team where you will consolidate and improve your own current ophthalmic knowledge.
You will contribute to 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 under the direction of the Senior Sister and in conjunction with Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads.
You are also, expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit.
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 Senior Sister, 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, usually without direct supervision.
* The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service
About Us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and north east Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
The Eye Unit is a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking department. We promote a patient centered approach to all we do and support each other at all levels.
Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-7319248-FM-SC
Job locations
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Ln
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Minimum of 5 GCSE's grades C or above, or equivalent, in English, Maths and Science
Desirable
* Education to A level standard.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Previous Ophthalmology Experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Evidence of technical experience within ophthalmology
* Previous experience undertaking OCT, retinal photography and visual acuity assessment, IOP, biometry, focimetry
* Experience undertaking virtual/ diagnostic or nurse led clinics
* To have sufficient knowledge to undertake training of less experienced staff
Desirable
* Previous experience working in an acute eye service
* Experience using medisight and/or cerner
Skills
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team as required
* Accurate documentation and written communication
* Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times
* Ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate advice
Person Specification
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team as required
* Accurate documentation and written communication
* Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times
* Ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate advice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Ln
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Ln
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Optometrists
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