Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL150626
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 08/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 22/07/2026
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
To undertake specialised measurements of the internal and external eye using a variety of equipment. Visual field assessments using the appropriate choice of equipment.
To undertake specialised imaging of the eye, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for clinical purposes.
Maintains clinical records in relation to all procedures carried out.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.
2. Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians in running laser lists.
3. Conduct testing of patient’s Visual fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey visual field analyser.
4. Complete imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
5. Manage own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service
6. Identify the required test and, depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.
7. Use image manipulation and graphics software to optimise image acquisition.
8. Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair.
9. To undertake critical analysis of new equipment and report back to the Head of department or other staff.
10. The keeping of records and statistics and the updating of a computer database, reporting results and trends to Head of Ophthalmic Imaging.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Flexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)
- Working with people
- Ability to cope with repetitive workloads whilst maintaining accuracy at all times
- Excellent visual acuity and colour vision due to long periods of time working in darkened rooms
Desirable criteria
- Previous healthcare working experience
- Current or previous experience working within Ophthalmology
- Experience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurements
- Experience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography / Retinal Photography)
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Manual dexterity
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Working autonomously
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office skills
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dahlia Sabellano
- Job title
- Junior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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