Ophthalmic Technician

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the Spencer Ward team at a hospital. Responsibilities include assisting registered staff in patient care delivery, running technician-led clinics, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in ophthalmology and relevant qualifications, with a focus on compassionate care. This is a part-time permanent position offering a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per year based in Kettering.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmology and hospital setting.
• Working as part of a team and independently.
• Visual acuity using Snellen and LogMAR.
• Performing visual fields, OCT macular OCT Disc and OCTA.
• Safeguarding children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support registered staff in delivering patient care.
• Run technician-led clinics and document care accurately.
• Communicate and document information to multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Ophthalmic IT systems

Good written and verbal communication skills

Dementia Awareness

Learning disabilities awareness

Instillation of eye drops under PSD

Recording and reporting patient condition

Able to assist the patient with hygiene needs

To run technician led clinics

Education

Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the Spencer Ward team at Kettering General Hospital.

The duties of the Ophthalmic Technician will be to assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients. The post holder, after the necessary training and induction, will be an integral member of the ophthalmic technical service, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive patient pathway. They should have the ability to work independently as well as working closely with other members of the team. The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the ophthalmic department. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.

Main duties

• To assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients.
• To contribute to the effective running of the department by concentrating on tasks that directly support the needs of the patient and assists their journey, prioritising on patients as required.
• To always work under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, working within the parameters of their competence, communicating, and documenting appropriate and relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team in a professional timely manner.
• The ability to always work to a high standard, influencing and role modelling patient centered care.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Details

Date posted: 09 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Part-time

Location: Kettering General Hospital, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ

Job Description and Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent level of education, training or experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in ophthalmology and hospital setting
• Working as part of a team and independently
• Visual acuity using Snellen and LogMAR
• Performing visual fields, OCT macular OCT Disc and OCTA, Tonometry, fundus photos
• Icare tonometry
• Safeguarding children and adults and completion of PLF Skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture

Skills

Essential

• Ophthalmic IT systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Dementia Awareness
• Learning disabilities awareness
• Instillation of eye drops under PSD
• The ability to accurately/legibly document care that has been delivered within the patient\'s case notes
• Recording and reporting patient condition, including vital signs
• Able to assist the patient with hygiene needs
• To run technician led clinics

Disclosures

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ

Note

This description reflects the job at the time of publication and may be subject to change without notice.