Ophthalmic Technician — Flexible NHS Clinic Role

King's College Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician for the outpatients service at Denmark Hill, London. The post is Grade Band 3, permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) on a 7 day working rota including weekends and bank holidays.

The role requires caring and precise patient care, with duties including visual acuity and field assessments, intraocular pressure measurement, and assisting in intravitreal injections.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification.
• Care Certificate.
• Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties including visual acuity assessment and visual field assessment.
• Measure spectacles with automated focimeter and intraocular pressure using specialized devices.
• Participate in virtual technician-led clinic and use electronic patient records.
• Assist in intravitreal injections and cross-linking services; complete administrative tasks as required.
• Contribute to efficient clinic operations and support training of new staff.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification

Care Certificate

Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS)

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Technician for the outpatients service at Denmark Hill, London. The post is Grade Band 3, permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) on a 7 day working rota including weekends and bank holidays.

The role requires caring and precise patient care, with duties including visual acuity and field assessments, intraocular pressure measurement, and assisting in intravitreal injections.