Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DC-2244
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Road
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £15,777 - £16,635 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician - Neuro
NHS AfC: 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.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Job Summary:
The post holder works as part of a team and will:
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.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The post holder works as part of a team and will:
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
The post holder works as part of a team and will:
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.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 / GCSE level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Health care setting
Skills / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Abel to perform the JD skills set
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge / Personal qualities
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
- Lauren Blackshow
- Job title
- Paediatric matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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- Telephone
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