Ophthalmic Technician | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 per annum, pro rata incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | Tooting, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7602798/273-DS-7602798 |
Summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join the St George's Team. The successful applicant will work in the Outpatient Department Moorfields South at St George’s and Satellites (Nelson Community Centre and Queen Mary Roehampton) If you are hardworking, have the passion for providing excellent patient care and would like to be a part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.
• Following training, the post holder will be working alongside nurses and clinicians to assist with delivery of care to patients when attending clinics.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake in-house training regarding the different equipment.
• Assist in the education and training of new staff when needed.
• Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical, staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).
• To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users. Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
• You will be allocated to different sites (St Georges, Nelson Community Centre and Queen Mary’s Hospital and Future Satellites under St Georges)
What’s in it for You?
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.
Clinical and Patient Care
To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical and laser risk assessment
To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.
To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway– ophthalmic outpatient clinics and nurse led pre assessment clinics, day care including admissions and discharge areas.
To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
To attain the competencies of ECG, vision assessment using Logmar and Snellen testing charts and observations, visual imaging equipment, and stock management after a training and having followed the Trusts required protocol.
To attend or assist with patients basic care including feeding and toileting if needed.
To act as chaperone when required.
Professional Responsibilities
To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.
Communication
To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team.
Understand the principle of confidentiality.
Always communicate in a way that maintains the patient’s confidentiality.
Education & Professional Development
To develop within the framework of a personal development plan as agreed with your manager.
To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse.
Compliance and Governance
Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.
In conjunction with the Charge Nurse and other senior members of the multi-disciplinary team support a positive culture and environment for both staff and patients.
Encourage service users in providing feedback on the quality of service provided in the clinical areas both on a local and Trust level such as friends and family card/question. Participate and provide leadership in implementing user focused quality improvement initiatives
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025