Ophthalmic Technician: Vision Care & OCT Specialist

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the eye service at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves conducting visual field assessments, OCT imaging, and visual acuity checks within a multidisciplinary eye team.

Applicants should have 6–12 months of ophthalmic technician experience with NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent, with training provided for other related backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience as an ophthalmic technician.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Training could be provided for candidates from related backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual field assessments, OCT imaging, and visual acuity measurements in ophthalmology clinics.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary eye team at Watford General Hospital & St Albans City Hospital.

Skills

Visual field testing

OCT imaging

Visual acuity testing

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Ophthalmic equipment

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the eye service at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves conducting visual field assessments, OCT imaging, and visual acuity checks within a multidisciplinary eye team.

Applicants should have 6–12 months of ophthalmic technician experience with NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent, with training provided for other related backgrounds.