Ophthalmic Technician (Bank)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Friendly and supportive environment

Hourly rate: £16.90 per hour

Job summary

Horder Healthcare in East Grinstead is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician (Bank) to support our ophthalmology service with high‑quality diagnostic testing and patient care. You will work closely with consultants, nurses, and admin teams to help ensure smooth clinic operations.

The role requires experience in ophthalmic diagnostics, confidence with clinical equipment and patient records, and a calm, patient‑centred manner.

Qualifications

• Experienced in ophthalmic diagnostics.
• Confident using clinical equipment, IT systems, and electronic patient records.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm, reassuring, and able to put patients at ease during clinical procedures.
• A strong communicator with a compassionate, patient‑centred approach.
• Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out ophthalmic diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, biometry, fundus photography, and visual acuity assessment.
• Preparing patients for clinical assessments and providing clear explanations of procedures.
• Ensuring equipment is maintained, cleaned, and calibrated according to clinical standards.
• Accurately documenting results and updating patient records and clinical systems.
• Supporting consultants and nursing staff during ophthalmic clinics.
• Upholding infection control standards and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
• Supporting administrative tasks to maintain smooth clinic flow.

Skills

ophthalmic diagnostics

clinical communication

multi‑disciplinary teamwork

patient care

Tools

clinical equipment

IT systems

electronic patient records

Job description

Bank Contract - Ophthalmic Technician

• Job reference
• 122675
• Department
• Outpatients
• Location
• East Grinstead
• Pay scale from
• No Pay Scale
• Pay scale to
• No Pay Scale
• Closing date
• 31/12/2026

• Description

• The McIndoe Centre is renowned for its excellence in specialist surgical care, delivering personalised treatment within a welcoming, modern environment. We are now looking for a dedicated and motivated

  Ophthalmic Technician (Bank)to join our expanding clinical team.

  This flexible

  bankrole is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering high‑quality patient care, thrives in a clinical setting, and enjoys working as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team.About the Role

  As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will play a key part in supporting our ophthalmology service by providing high‑quality diagnostic testing and patient care. Working closely with consultants, nurses, and administrative teams, you will help ensure smooth and efficient clinic operations.

  Your responsibilities will include:
  • Carrying out ophthalmic diagnostic tests including visual fields, OCT, biometry, fundus photography, and visual acuity assessment.
  • Preparing patients for clinical assessments and providing clear, compassionate explanations of diagnostic procedures.
  • Ensuring equipment is maintained, cleaned, and calibrated according to clinical standards.
  • Accurately documenting results and updating patient records and clinical systems.
  • Supporting consultants and nursing staff during ophthalmic clinics.
  • Upholding exceptional infection control standards and ensuring a safe, high‑quality clinical environment.
  • Supporting administrative tasks as needed to maintain smooth clinic flow.
  About You

  We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in ophthalmic diagnostics.
  • Confident using clinical equipment, IT systems, and electronic patient records.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Calm, reassuring, and able to put patients at ease during clinical procedures.
  • A strong communicator with a compassionate, patient‑centred approach.
  • Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

  Working with us means joining a team that is committed to

  care, integrity, quality, and patient‑centred excellence. As part of our bank workforce, you will enjoy:
  • Hourly rate: £16.90 per hour
  • Flexible working hours to suit your availability.
  • A friendly and supportive environment.

  Right to work in the UK

  In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such,we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

  At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

  As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.

  In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

  Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.