Ophthalmic Technician

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to work in their Ophthalmology Department. The role involves performing diagnostic tests and using imaging equipment, with full training provided. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility in working hours and the ability to work across multiple sites. This opportunity offers a supportive and modern working environment with a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing using imaging equipment on patients.
• Work flexibly between Monday and Friday according to service needs.

Skills

Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 11 November 2025

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to work in the Ophthalmology Department at the University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust. The department treats patients with a number of Ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina, diabetes, macula and glaucoma. Working as part of a friendly modern environment you will perform diagnostic testing which includes using various imaging equipment and Visual Fields on adults, children and complex patients. This includes Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Topography and Corneal Topography. Full training will be given for all of the testing and equipment you would be required to use. In addition to the Ophthalmology department at Royal Stoke Hospital, we also have Ophthalmology clinics at other sites within the trust including County Hospital Site in Stafford and you will be expected to work there if needed.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a friendly modern environment you will perform diagnostic testing which includes using various imaging equipment and Visual Fields on adults, children and complex patients. This includes Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Topography and Corneal Topography. Full training will be given for all of the testing and equipment you would need to use.

Computer skills will be required and full training will be given on the different software programmes that are used currently within the trust.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

An Ophthalmic Technician's hours are worked flexibly between Monday Friday, 08.30-19.30, according to service needs.

Essential Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team and be accountable for own actions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and flexible
• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agreed objectives
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
• Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust