Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DC-7343886
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £15,273 - £16,103.50 Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician
Band 3
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an ophthalmic technician to work in a split role within our busy Paediatric & Strabismus department. We are looking for someone who would be able to take on the challenges of working in a busy, high volume clinical environment and has excellent communication skills.
The ophthalmic technician role provides assessment and support to patients who are attending their Outpatient appointment either in Paediatric & Strabismus service under the supervision of the nursing team. Experience of working within an ophthalmic healthcare setting is preferred along with a positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.
Contribute to the ward/clinic/department/organisation.
Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment.
Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills as required from Appendix 1 following the completion of the appropriate training and education. The timeline for completion of competencies is within 2 months from commencement in role.
Must be committed to completing the Care Certificate within 2 months of commencing in role.
Function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.
Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or
rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.
Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.
Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary
equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.
Person specification
Education/ Qaulification
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
- GCSE level education or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Working in a health care setting
- Experience or Further training with diagnostics machines
Experience / Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working as part of a team
- Able to communicate with members of the public on a face to face basis
- Understanding the importance of lifelong learning
Desirable criteria
- Understanding the importance of equal opportunities
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to use IT systems
- Ability to support patients through their pathway
Desirable criteria
- Experience or competence in skills set out in appendix 1
- Promotes good patient experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Sherry Corpuz Lamug
- Job title
- Matron - Outpatient
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02072533411
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