Ophthalmic Technician

Frimley Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Burgh Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust's Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital hosts an Ophthalmic Imaging support role. The post holder will rotate between clinical areas in this busy ophthalmic unit, assisting registered practitioners and ensuring accurate patient imaging and documentation.

You will be expected to complete mandatory training, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to budget-aware resource use while developing your skills and taking on extended duties as competence grows.

Qualifications

• Completed Care certificate program or in progress.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn.
• Willing to undertake training to carry out extended duties.
• Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies under direction of registered practitioner.
• Experience working in a team and undertaking duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care.
• Adhere to policies and nursing procedures per Trust policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and documentation.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training.
• Promote good working relationships and support the ophthalmic team.
• Use resources efficiently with awareness of budget implications.
• Carry out administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated.

Skills

Good communication

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Care certificate program (completed or in progress)

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care (or working towards)

Job description

Job summary

Our ophthalmology department encompasses the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) which moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital and Heatherwood outpatients.
The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality.
Ophthalmic Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare.
Ophthalmic Imaging plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Frimley Park Hospital, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care.
Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.
Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.
• To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
• To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of documentation under the direct supervision of the registered practitioners.
• To expedite as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues.
• To attend / complete all mandatory training.
• To promote good working relationships and to support the senior ophthalmic team to achieve high morale within the team.
• To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
• To carry out all administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.
• Be competent within their scope of practice and continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies determined by the individual clinical area.
• Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.
• As an employee you are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust's policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

About us

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Details

Closing date: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 151-ZT101
Job locations: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under direction of registered practitioner
• Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested

Desirable

• Knowledge of clinical applications.
• Ability to develop positive working relationship with multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed Care certificate program or in progress
• Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Willing to undertake training to carry out extended duties

Desirable

• Experience in computer skills
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care or working towards this

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in English when dealing with patients

Desirable

• Can demonstrate examples of the ability to work independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7UJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister, Kristina Green, [e-mail], 07787275717

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