Bank Senior Ophthalmic Technician

Newmedica; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £146 per day

25 days annual leave

Maternity pay

Pension scheme

Eye tests and glasses discount

Headspace access

Wellbeing/counselling service

Learning & development support

Friendly multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Newmedica is seeking a Senior Ophthalmic Technician to lead the Clinic team, oversee Ophthalmic Assistants, and support theatre operations under the guidance of the Lead Theatre Practitioner. You will perform and verify ophthalmic tests, maintain imaging equipment, and ensure accurate documentation while delivering excellent patient care.

You will bring ophthalmology experience, strong diagnostic knowledge, and people management skills to a collaborative multi-disciplinary team in a modern

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience, ideally ophthalmology
• Strong understanding of diagnostic services and ophthalmic assessments
• Experience delivering high quality technical clinical procedures
• Ability to undertake fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of imaging equipment
• People management experience and good teamwork skills
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead the Clinic team and oversee Ophthalmic Assistants, guiding training and competency progression
• Support theatre operations under the Lead Theatre Practitioner
• Perform, verify and record ophthalmic tests with high integrity
• Maintain high standards of ophthalmic imaging and investigation services
• Contribute to efficient, safe, and patient‑focused diagnostic services

Skills

Ophthalmology

Team leadership

Imaging equipment

Technical testing

English proficiency

Job description

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostictestingand eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We’reproud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third yearrunning andlisted among the UK’s top30Best Workplaces™ for 2026—recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here.

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day—Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

What will the role involve?

Senior Ophthalmic Technicians play an integral role in the delivery of clinical services by performing detailed clinical tests, supporting the clinical assessment of each patient and ensuring that all patients understand their treatment.The role will lead the Clinic team, overseeing the work of the Ophthalmic Assistant s, providing advice, support and training as required, supporting their growth and development by signing off the competency framework as they progress through training.

The role will also support the effective running of theatre as and when required, under the guidance of the Lead Theatre Practitioner.

Senior Ophthalmic Technicians work in small team with Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Clinic Assistants. You'll be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient functioning of diagnostic services including ophthalmic assessments of the structure and function of the eye, using a variety of clinical equipment. You'll maintain high professional standards of ophthalmic imaging and investigation services to patients by performing, verifying and recording results of clinical testing with absolute integrity.

Combining a friendly and accessible personal manner with advanced clinical testing skills, our Senior Ophthalmic Technicians pride themselves in delivering a great patient experience and on their ability to work within small teams to maintain and enhance processes to maximise quality and efficiency.

What skills and experience do I need for the role?

Previous experience within a healthcare business, ideally in an ophthalmology setting is required and a background of biological or healthcare science would be an advantage and it goes without saying that a desire to learn is a must! It is expected that the company’s growth plans will provide ongoing career development opportunities.

It is essential that you have a strong understanding of diagnostic services, including ophthalmic assessments and that you have previous experience of delivering high quality technical clinical procedures in investigation of patients.

You’ll be able to undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of imaging equipment or any apparatus within the clinic.

Whilst you’ll be capable of working under your own initiative, you’ll also have some people management experience and will be a good team player – happy to jump in and support others when required.

You’ll be a competent user of computer systems and programmes and will have an excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format.

What we’re offering

• A salary of £146.00 per day depending upon experience

• 25 days annual leave plus one day birthday leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced maternity pay

• A company pension scheme

• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, death in service cover, and the blue light discount scheme

• Free access to Headspace

• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.

• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients

• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in theUKand a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessaryin the event ofa successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.