Ophthalmic Technician | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will cover various aspects of patient care in the Ophthalmology Outpatients department. Responsibilities include vision testing, supporting in an aseptic environment, and using imaging equipment. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week across four long days. Ideal candidates are caring individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting. Interviews are scheduled for December 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual with good team player skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in undertaking clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision testing.
• Support in an aseptic environment.
• Utilize various imaging equipment.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our supportive, dynamic, forward thinking team in Ophthalmology Outpatients.

The successful candidate will need to develop a range of skills to enable them to cover all aspects of the care we provide to our patients, this includes:

Position Details

2.0 Full time equivalent Ophthalmic Technician on a 12‑month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Vision testing
• Supporting in an aseptic environment
• Using a variety of imaging equipment

We are able to offer a comprehensive induction to ensure you are competent in undertaking the day to day tasks.

The hours available are 37.5 hours per week, 4 long days, the only stipulation is you will be required to work until 18:00 and 17:45 each day. You are expected to work at University Hospitals Dorset (Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and diagnostic hubs at Poole area).

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and OAC St. Marys Hospital (Poole)

So if you are a caring individual who is a good team player and is able to work in a fast paced environment this could be the role for you.

Interview Date: 15/12/2025

To understand the role in more details please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025