Ophthalmic Technician

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join its ophthalmology outpatient service. This role requires a motivated individual with a degree level qualification in ophthalmology or equivalent. Responsibilities include patient interaction and imaging duties within a collaborative team. The position offers a salary range of £30,546 to £32,207 per year, with all shifts required across a 7-day week.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in an ophthalmic care setting.
• Ability to work across a 7-day week, including bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality imaging as an ophthalmic technician.
• Communicate effectively with patients and health professionals.
• Participate in a collaborative team approach to patient care.

Skills

Excellent people and communication skills

Attention to detail

Ophthalmic technical skills

Motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and has an interest in working in an ophthalmic care setting.

This role requires excellent people and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.

Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting is essential.

Post holder must be able to work across a 7‑day week, including bank holidays. Shift pattern (non‑negotiable due to service requirements): 8am – 6pm, including one Saturday and one Sunday shift per roster month.

Please note: This vacancy is for a fixed‑term contract of 24 months only.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care.
• To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to):
• Visual acuity assessment
• Visual field assessment
• Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
• Measurement of intra‑ocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer and iCARE
• Participate in the virtual technician‑led clinic.
• Use the electronic patient record management system.
• Assist in intravitreal injections and cross‑linking services.
• Undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• Contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of the clinic setting.
• Complete a successful Care Certificate within 3 months of start date.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment.
• Commit to further training as required.
• Demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and assist in training new staff when necessary.
• Participate in team huddles and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our vision to be bold, brilliant people, outstanding care, leaders in research, innovation and education, diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net‑zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• You will gain skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic machines.
• Assist with both clinician and nurse‑led clinics.
• The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.
• We are committed to providing educational opportunities to all our staff, and run a very strong competency programme within the department.
• Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Working in an ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multidisciplinary team with a range of ophthalmic technical skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£30,546 to £32,207 a year, including High Cost Area