Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology

West Herts Hospitals; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Band 3) for the Watford General Hospital eye service. You will join a multidisciplinary team to perform visual field assessments, OCT imaging and visual acuity testing in ophthalmology clinics, contributing to high-quality patient care.

The role requires 6–12 months of ophthalmic technician experience, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and GCSEs including Maths and English; training may be provided for other related

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, inc Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 Healthcare or relevant experience.
• Foundation degree in ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual field assessments and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (OCT) and visual acuity assessments for ophthalmology clinics.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary eye team to support patient care and clinic operations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

CPD

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 Healthcare or equivalent

Foundation degree in ophthalmic science and technology

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology

Band 3

Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 360-B-11962

Department name West Herts - General Staffing Site Watford General Hospital Town Watford Salary £27,106 - £28,850 pa inc. HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

An ophthalmic technician is required to join the eye service at West Herts Hospitals. The eye service is provided at Watford General Hospital & St Albans City Hospital. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary eye team consisting of 9 consultant ophthalmologists, 3 orthoptists, 2 optometrists, 1 ophthalmic technician as well as nurses and health care assistants.
The main responsibilities are to carry out visual field assessments and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (optical coherence tomography) and visual acuity assessment for ophthalmology clinics.
Applicants should have 6 -12 months experience working as an ophthalmic technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications (candidates with other relevant scientific or nursing backgrounds could be considered, and training could be provided).

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Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities are to carry out visual field assessments and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (optical coherence tomography) and visual acuity assessment for ophthalmology clinics.

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. They should also possess the ability to work under pressure, as part of a team and independently, as required as well as be adaptable, reliable and punctual.
Motivation to proactively maintain their own continuing professional development is encouraged in addition to the departmental teaching / development opportunities available.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent inc Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 Healthcare or relevant experience.
• Foundation degree in ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent

Knowledge

• Must have wide experience of technical equipment.
• Good computer skills and previous use of Microsoft windows, office word, outlook and excel.
• Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, calibration of equipment, technical experience.

Experience

• A substantial degree of experience in the field of Ophthalmology as an ophthalmic technician
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting
• Ability to converse knowledgeably about the testing process to ensure patient co-operation and test accuracy.
• Good IT skills and experience of software packages
• Must have experience working within an ophthalmic clinical setting.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

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