Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the eye service at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves conducting visual field assessments, OCT imaging, and visual acuity checks within a multidisciplinary eye team.

Applicants should have 6–12 months of ophthalmic technician experience with NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent, with training provided for other related backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience as an ophthalmic technician.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Training could be provided for candidates from related backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual field assessments, OCT imaging, and visual acuity measurements in ophthalmology clinics.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary eye team at Watford General Hospital & St Albans City Hospital.

Skills

Visual field testing

OCT imaging

Visual acuity testing

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

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

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.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026

£29,812 - £32,715 70% salary in year 1, 75% salary in year 2 pa inc HCA