Ophthalmic Technician | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,651 - £31,312 per annum, pro rata incl HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, CR7 7YE |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7855968/273-DS-7855968 |
Summary
To Support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
• 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.
• To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team.
• 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.
• 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
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026