Ophthalmic Technician

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochdale is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join their team. This role, requiring 22.5 hours weekly, offers specialized training in ophthalmology with responsibilities including patient testing, assisting in intravitreal injections, and managing diagnostic machinery. Ideal candidates will possess Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy alongside a Care Certificate. A competitive benefits package is included, fostering a balanced work-life environment as well as significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Must have Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy.
• Care Certificate required.
• Experience in a clinic environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on patients under supervision.
• Support colleagues within the team.
• Assist in managing scans and injections during procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Outpatient clinic experience

Venepuncture skills (desirable)

Education

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Care Certificate

Tools

Zeiss Visual field machine

Heidelberg OCT machine

Anterion corneal scanner

Optos fundus camera

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 31 December 2025.

We have the opportunity to employ a candidate to our Ophthalmic technician role for 22.5 hours which will be 2 days 8am - 6pm and one day at 8am - 5.30pm every other week on a make up shift.

The role is highly specialised with diagnostic machinery running within ophthalmology, previous knowledge welcomed but not essential as training will be given.

Will also spend time on clinic learning how to do eye tests for patients which feed into the technician role.

Will spend time assisting the nurse injector within intravitreal injections as a circulating team member.

The salary starts at a Band 2 while training then moves up to Band 3 upon completion. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Performing tests on patients following the appropriate training and sign off within the department against our competency booklets which are provided.

• Support colleagues within the team
• Work within clinic setting.
• Work within injection lists as the circulator
• Assist patients as required
• Manage scans of patients on the Zeiss Visual field machine, Heidelberg OCT machine, Anterion corneal scanner and the Optos fundus camera.
• Main Communicator with patients undergoing diagnostic tests and treatment

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Substantial experience working in a clinic environment / technician role
• Venepuncture skills (desirable) or willingness to learn
• Willingness to undertake developing roles following specific training as the service changes
• Basic knowledge of the structure of the eye with a willingness to improve knowledge
• Knowledge of Optos

Skills & Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and relatives, both face to face and on the telephone
• Ability to work late shifts and weekends as part of 7-day rota
• Be able to organise own workload
• Be able to work unsupervised and use own initiative
• Outpatient Clinic experience

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust