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Ophthalmic Technician - Vitreo Retinal Service - Part Time
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Job summary
A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a part-time ophthalmic technician. The role involves assessing visual acuity, measuring intraocular pressure, and instilling eye drops among other tasks. Candidates will receive full training and be part of a supportive, flexible team. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including access to NHS discount schemes. The advert closes on November 12, 2025.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience as an ophthalmic technician is desirable, but full training will be given.
- Ability to demonstrate efficient and proactive work.
Responsibilities
- Assess visual acuity in patients.
- Measure intraocular pressure.
- Instill eye drops as needed.
- Obtain retinal imaging.
Skills
Tools
A Vacancy at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking to recruit a part-time ophthalmic technician to work in our busy, friendly vitreoretinal out-patient and emergency unit for a fixed term period of one year. Previous experience as an ophthalmic technician is desirable; however full training will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the ability to work efficiently, pro-actively and with excellent communication skills.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team providing care to our patients, your role as an ophthalmic technician within our department includes assessment of visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, obtaining imaging relevant to the retina and instilling eye drops. The role involves working across the out-patient and emergency setting.
To plan and implement straightforward tasks and work guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, including the initial assessment of patients in both the vitreoretinal emergency unit and out-patient clinics—including but not exclusively:
- Visual acuity testing
- Intraocular pressure measurement using icare
- R.A.P.D. assessment
- Installation of eye drops
- Obtaining imaging relevant to the retinal condition
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
To plan and implement straightforward tasks and work guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, including the initial assessment of patients in both the vitreoretinal emergency unit and out-patient clinics— including but not exclusively: Visual acuity testing, intraocular pressure reading using icare, R.A.P.D. assessment, installation of eye drops and obtaining imaging relevant to the retinal condition.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025
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