Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-SCCS-1970
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Western Eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,039 - £31,088 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician
Band 3
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join our progressive ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London.
You will be based within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nursing and other support staff across multiple sites.
This interesting and challenging role involves performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is desirable. Please refer to job description for further information about the role.
We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care.
We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for performing ophthalmic imaging tests and duties as requested by healthcare professionals to enable diagnosis, clinical assessment, records, teaching, publication, research and medico-legal purposes.
- Have an understanding of the needs for universal precautions at all times and be aware of the infection control policy when equipment is used.
- Have an understanding of any equipment used, safe storage, health and safety recommendations and report any breakages to the Ophthalmic Photography Team Lead.
- Contribute towards the maintenance of a safe environment within the unit by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of imaging areas.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE’s (Or Equivalent) Or Functional skills at level 1 in
- English and Maths or willingness to attain
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Experience of customer service
Desirable criteria
- Experience using imaging devices
- Experience in Ophthalmology.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of image management
- Ability to learn new IT software and specialised Machinery
- Undertake VA, IOP, Auto- refraction, topography
Desirable criteria
- Experience of quality management systems
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
- Megan Maher-McCrystal
- Job title
- Lead of Photography
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 3311 3311
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