214333 Ophthalmic Technician Support Worker (EG)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician Support Worker to join their skilled nursing team at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. This role involves supporting patient care through technical testing and providing guidance to ensure compliance with treatments. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Clinical education support

Leadership-building opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical tests and diagnostic techniques for Ophthalmic patients.
• Support Ophthalmic Nursing staff in delivering care.
• Deliver advice to patients for self-management.

Skills

Compassion

Technical skills

Communication

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out a range of technical tests and diagnostic techniques that enable clinicians to determine appropriate clinical pathways and treatments for Ophthalmic patients.

The postholder will support Ophthalmic Nursing staff to deliver care and ensure protocols and procedures are followed, particularly regarding specific sub-specialty integrated care pathways.

Responsibilities include delivering advice to patients to encourage self-management and providing training to ensure safe use and compliance of treatments and equipment.

NHS Lothian is recruiting for an Ophthalmic Technician Support Worker at Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion.

We seek an inspirational, caring, compassionate, and motivated leader to join our skilled nursing team.

Our vision, ambitions, and values aim to deliver excellent, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We foster a collaborative, person-focused culture and are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

We support your development through clinical education, robust induction, and leadership-building opportunities.

For more details on the role and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification via the links provided. For questions, contact [e-mail] or 0131 536 1172.

Note: This position may close early due to high interest. Please submit your application promptly.

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made and deemed satisfactory before starting.

We support disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments.

Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change, especially for regulated roles, which will involve joining the PVG Scheme. Further details will be confirmed by the Hiring or Recruitment team.