Ophthalmic Technician | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in London is seeking an ophthalmic technician to join their ophthalmology team. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging tests for various eye conditions and requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Candidates should have a basic understanding of eye anatomy and experience with ophthalmic imaging equipment. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development, along with various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diagnostic tests related to eye conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic imaging tests as requested by healthcare professionals.
• Understand and follow health and safety recommendations concerning equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of imaging areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology

Experience with ophthalmic imaging equipment

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join our progressive ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.

You will be based within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nursing and other support staff across multiple sites.

This interesting and challenging role involves performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is desirable. Please refer to job description for further information about the role.

We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing ophthalmic imaging tests and duties as requested by healthcare professionals to enable diagnosis, clinical assessment, records, teaching, publication, research and medico-legal purposes.
• Have an understanding of the needs for universal precautions at all times and be aware of the infection control policy when equipment is used.
• Have an understanding of any equipment used, safe storage, health and safety recommendations and report any breakages to the Ophthalmic Photography Team Lead.
• Contribute towards the maintenance of a safe environment within the unit by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of imaging areas.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025