Ophthalmic Technician

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support ophthalmology outpatient services at Denmark Hill. You will perform imaging-based assessments and participate in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality eye care.

Responsibilities include visual acuity and field testing, auto focimeter measurements, intraocular pressure checks, and assisting in injections and intravitreal care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-cultural environment and with diverse patient groups.
• Ophthalmic setting experience supporting patients and MDT with ophthalmic technical skills.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification.
• Care Certificate.
• Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Visual acuity assessment.
• Visual field assessment.
• Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter.
• Measurement of intraocular pressure using dedicated devices.
• Participation in virtual technician-led clinic.
• Use of electronic patient record management system.
• Assist in intravitreal injections and cross-linking services.
• Administrative tasks following guidelines and procedures.
• Contribute to the efficient running of clinics; opening/closing clinic settings.
• Complete Care Certificate within 3 months of start date.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of equipment.
• Commit to further training as required.
• Demonstrate technician duties to others and assist in training new staff.
• Participate in team huddles and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Skills

Multicultural experience

Ophthalmic patient support

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification

Care Certificate

Tools

Focimeter (automated)

Intraocular pressure measurement device

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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

This role requires excellent people skills 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 would be beneficial.

Post holder must be able to work across a 7 day week, including bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrating 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 demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.

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 Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
• To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
• To use electronic patient record management system.
• To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
• To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• To commit to further training as required
• To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff when necessary
• To participate in team huddles and meetings
• To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

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 in order 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

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 Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
• To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
• To use electronic patient record management system.
• To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
• To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• To commit to further training as required
• To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust

Person Specification

Required

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
• Care Certificate
• Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification

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

£31,554 to £33,270 a yearper annum including HCA