Job summary
- Main area
- Trainee Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Mon - friday 3 x 10 hours)
- Job ref
- 223-TOT-560-A
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cataract Suite
- Town
- Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum /pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Trainee Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cataract suite at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Trainee band 4 Ophthalmic Technician supporting doctors within Cataract and corneal clinics. Following the successful completion of Ophthalmic competencies there will be progression to a Band 5 Ophthalmic Technician post.
Main duties of the job
The position will involve undertaking a variety of skills including pre-assessing patients and ensuring they are fit for surgery, Biometry using IOL Master and / or A Scan , corneal topography. Entering post operative refraction data for patients. Working closely with Clinicians and Optometrists within the community.
Testing patients visual acuity, checking Intra-ocular pressures , performing Optical Coherence Tomography.
Working for our organisation
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Ophthalmic Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Ophthalmic experience
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills / verbal / written
Part of a team
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Communication amongst team and MDT members
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- H.C.A. NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Colleen Davies
- Job title
- Unit Manager Cataract Suite
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 263181
- Additional information
For any further information please contact Sr Colleen Davies
Unit Manager Cataract suite
Colleen.davies2 @nhs.net
01743 261000
Ext 3181 / 5667
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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