Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Click here to find out more.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or, with some healthcare experience, are you keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as an Ophthalmic Technician, get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. This is a technical role involving different pieces of equipment to monitor and diagnose eye conditions.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to join the Clinical Team in the glaucoma unit, delivering exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will provide technical support and assist in managing outpatient clinics across various glaucoma centres in East Devon. You should be flexible, capable of managing your own workload, and able to adapt to the evolving needs of the service. While experience is preferred, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate excellent time management, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. Relevant training will be provided.
Our teams are caring, compassionate, and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development, and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.
Working Pattern: 18.5 hours over two days. 08:00-18:00
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
This is a fixed-term contract for 14 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
For further information please contact: Jessica Cuerden, Clinical Practitioner Manager, jessica.cuerden@nhs.net, 01392 405073
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Click here to find out more.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counseling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
* Salary Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-63302-11300
* Contract Type Fixed Term
* Closing Date 29 August, 2025
* Job Category Healthcare Assistant
* Staff Group Healthcare Scientists
* Location Heavitree Hospital OPD, Gladstone Road, United Kingdom
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