Ophthalmic Technician

King's College Hospital; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital in London (Denmark Hill) is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join the Ophthalmology Outpatients team. You will perform visual acuity and field assessments, capture retinal images with advanced devices, and assist with intraocular injections and cross-link procedures, while maintaining electronic patient records.

The role requires excellent communication, attention to detail, and flexibility to work across a seven-day week, including bank holidays, with training and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity assessment.
• Perform visual field assessment.
• Capture retinal images using retinal imaging devices (e.g., OPTOS, OCT).
• Measure spectacles with automated focimeter.
• Measure intraocular pressure using Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE.
• Assist in intravitreal injections and cross-link procedures.
• Maintain electronic patient record management system.
• Contribute to efficient running of clinics and assist in opening/closing clinic settings.
• Provide care certificate training within 3 months and train new staff as needed.
• Participate in team huddles and meetings.

Job description

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
• Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, Anterion etc
• 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
  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.

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.