Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-ACS039-0425-A
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital, Ophthalmology Dept
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Ophthalmic Technician
Band 3
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
A wonderful opportunity to work for Swansea Bay University Health Board as part of our ophthalmology team. We are excited to offer this band 3 ophthalmic technician post and are sure it will provide the successful candidate with a rewarding and interesting career with further development opportunities in the field of ophthalmology.
Join our dynamic and ambitious multidisiplinary team which includes 15 consultants, advanced non-medical nurse, orthoptic and optometric practitioners, ophthalmic technicians and ophthalmic health care assistants. Benefits include excellent post graduate training opportunities, not to mention the beautiful Gower peninsular which is on our doorstep!
The position requires independent working although supervision is available within the Ophthalmology clinic. Some decision making is required. Full theoretical and practical training and support will be given to the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in ophthalmology outpatient clinics where they will provide high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users. They will perform tests which may include visual acuity testing, dilating patients, OCT and imaging using the Optos camera, visual field testing, pachymetry and tonometry.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to vocational level 3 or equivalent skills and knowledge
Desirable criteria
- IT qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease process of relevant ophthalmological conditions
Desirable criteria
- Competent in basic ophthalmology testing techniques
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Cheryl Madeira-Cole
- Job title
- Clinical Service Manager for Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 205666
- Additional information
ext 39553
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