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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

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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

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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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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