Ophthalmic Technician — Visual Field & OCT Specialist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Ophthalmic Technician to join our eye services at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves conducting visual field assessments, laser scanning OCT and visual acuity testing in ophthalmology clinics, supporting the multidisciplinary eye team.

The successful candidate will have 6–12 months experience as an ophthalmic technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent, and be committed to continuing professional

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent inc Maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 Healthcare or relevant experience.
• Foundation degree in ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual field assessments and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy.
• Perform visual acuity assessments for ophthalmology clinics.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary eye team.

Skills

Technical equipment knowledge

MS Windows proficiency

Data handling

Calibration of equipment

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 Healthcare

Foundation degree in ophthalmic science & technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting an Ophthalmic Technician to join our eye services at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The role involves conducting visual field assessments, laser scanning OCT and visual acuity testing in ophthalmology clinics, supporting the multidisciplinary eye team.

The successful candidate will have 6–12 months experience as an ophthalmic technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent, and be committed to continuing professional