Ophthalmic Technician

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Weekend pay

Bonus scheme

Sickness policy

Pension

Eye tests

Glasses discount

Wellbeing service

Cycle to work

Death in service

Learning and development

Multidisciplinary team

Modern environment

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support high-quality eye care. You will perform diagnostic tests and clinical assessments to aid diagnosis, monitoring and management of eye conditions, recording results in electronic patient records.

Working with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider team, you will explain procedures to patients, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, efficient, patient-centered ophthalmology service.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity testing, visual field analysis, OCT imaging, fundus photography and intraocular pressure measurement.
• Record results accurately in electronic patient records and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Explain procedures to patients and work with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider team.

Job description

An Ophthalmic Technician plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic services by undertaking a range of diagnostic tests and clinical assessments to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of eye conditions. The postholder will perform procedures such as visual acuity testing, visual field analysis, OCT imaging, fundus photography and intraocular pressure measurement, ensuring accurate recording of results within electronic patient record systems. Working closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider multidisciplinary team, they will provide professional and compassionate care, explain procedures to patients, maintain patient confidentiality, and adhere to infection prevention and clinical governance standards. The role requires excellent communication, organisational and technical skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, follow clinical protocols, and contribute to a safe, efficient and patient-centred ophthalmology service.

What we are offering

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (plus an additional day for your Birthday)
• Weekend working enhancement payments
• A discretionary bonus scheme
• A local sickness policy
• A company pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing, counselling and advice service, and a retail discount scheme.
• A cycle to work scheme
• Death in Service Scheme (on completion of one years service)
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards