Ophthalmic Technician - Band 4 | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Epsom & Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Cwmni: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7878208/343-7878208-AHP-DM |
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· The post holder will contribute in the assessment of patients attending the Ophthalmic department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals across multiple sites. The post holder will work without direct supervision to provide a high quality technical serviceincluding diagnostic testing and imagingfor adult and paediatric patientsacross a variety of sub-specialities under the direction of the Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads.
· The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests following training and achievement of competences. The tests required will include assessment of visual acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) both posterior and anterior, Digital Retinal Imaging, Corneal Topography, Biometry and Visual Field Assessment.
· The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
· The post holder is expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit.
· The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols, usually without direct supervision.
· The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service.
· The post holder will have the opportunity to carry out school vision screening in accordance with the BIOS training programme.
1. Providing support to the Lead clinician, Optometrist, Orthoptists and nursing team as required.
2. Uphold quality initiatives that improve the patients experience and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors.
3. To work closely with clinicians and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
4. Ensuring the department is set up for each clinic and is well stocked with equipment needed.
5. To work independently as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, ensuring all quality standards are met and providing advice to junior members of the team.
6. Instillation of eye drops to allow diagnostic examination
FFor more information, please see attached the details job description
• Work within agreed Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to accepted standards of practice.
• Work on other sites in the Trust by agreement.
• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
• Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
• Treat patients and customers with dignity and courtesy.
• Ensure that medicines do not fall into unauthorised hands.
• Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare for self and others and to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Promote Equal Opportunities and to comply with the requirements of the legislation and the Trust’s policies.
• Attend such training courses and meetings as are necessary for the efficient performance of the post holder’s duties.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), maintaining own CPD portfolio.
• Participate in the Trust’s appraisal system.
• Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• Comply with the Trust’s No Smoking Policy.
• Comply with Duty of Candour principles.
This job description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent service development.
Please see attached the details job description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 31 Mar 2026