Ophthalmic Technician | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Technician to join the team at St Thomas' Hospital. Responsibilities include testing visual acuity, measuring intra-ocular pressure, conducting visual field testing, and performing optical coherence tomography. Candidates should possess necessary ophthalmic skills and a commitment to high-quality service. This role supports patient care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Test visual acuity.
• Measure intra-ocular pressure.
• Conduct visual field testing.
• Perform optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Use ophthalmic equipment such as auto-refractors and imaging devices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Testing visual acuity

Measuring intra-ocular pressure

Conducting visual field testing

Performing optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Using ophthalmic equipment

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician – Band 3

This role is for a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician at St Thomas' Hospital and the Minnie Kidd House Community Ophthalmology Clinic. The successful candidate will role‑model the trust values and possess all necessary ophthalmic technician skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Test visual acuity.
• Measure intra‑ocular pressure.
• Conduct visual field testing.
• Perform optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Use ophthalmic equipment such as auto‑refractors and imaging devices (OCT, Optos, Pentacam).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality ophthalmic service.

The role is full‑time, with varying shifts at St Thomas' Hospital and the Minnie Kidd House Community Clinic.

The Trust is part of King’s Health Partners and provides specialist care to patients in Lambeth and Southwark, employing over 22,700 staff and committing to diversity and community partnerships.

For detailed responsibilities and requirements, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.