Lead Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,073 - £39,043 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8027154/320-SURG-1400 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Due to a service redesign to increase diagnostic capacity in Ophthalmology services across Staffordshire and Derbyshire localities, we are looking to significantly expand our team of Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technicians to support with the implementation of new diagnostic lanes. These diagnostic lanes will provide the throughput needed to meet the current and future demand in Ophthalmology with this model creating a sustainable service which safely manages the increasing demand in Ophthalmology.
As Lead Diagnostic Technician your role will be to provide clinical leadership and day to day management and support to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic team. You will be the role model for all clinical diagnostic testing of patients to include:
- Visual acuity testing.
- Optical Coherance Tomography of the Optic nerve and Retinal nerve fibre layer.
- Optical Coherence Tomography of the Retina and Macula.
- Static perimetry using the Humphrey Visual Field analyser.
- Fundus photography using Optos.
- Focimetry and transposition.
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using non-contact tonometry (e.g. iCare tonometer).
- Biometry on a clinical need basis (site dependent).
To provide clinical leadership to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technicians (DOTs) in the delivery of Ophthalmology diagnostic clinics. Providing supervision, expert advice, tuition, and competency assessment of DOT colleagues.
Supporting the Head of Orthoptic services and Operational Lead Orthoptists to undertake supervision of the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician team as required.
Provide day to day leadership and supervision to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Team. Leadership tasks will include taking responsibility for the clinical timetable and daily whereabouts of the team to ensure appropriate clinical diagnostic cover across all sites in the Staffordshire or Derbyshire area. This will also involve co-ordination of annual leave requests and other absence management e.g. sickness absence, carer's absence, and emergency leave.
- To take responsibility for the professional development of individuals in the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician team by conducting appraisals, clinical supervision and wellbeing checks.
- Provide cross-site support as requested by Operational Lead Orthoptists.
- Administrative and additional duties as requested by the Head of Orthoptic Service or Operational Lead Orthoptists.
Closing date: 11 June 2026
Interview date: 26 June 2026
This vacancy will be based at Royal Derby Hospital
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026
Due to a service redesign to increase diagnostic capacity in Ophthalmology services across Staffordshire and Derbyshire localities, we are looking to significantly expand our team of Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technicians to support with the implementation of new diagnostic lanes. These diagnostic lanes will provide the throughput needed to meet the current and future demand in Ophthalmology with this model creating a sustainable service which safely manages the increasing demand in Ophthalmology.
As Lead Diagnostic Technician your role will be to provide clinical leadership and day to day management and support to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic team. You will be the role model for all clinical diagnostic testing of patients to include:
- Visual acuity testing.
- Optical Coherance Tomography of the Optic nerve and Retinal nerve fibre layer.
- Optical Coherence Tomography of the Retina and Macula.
- Static perimetry using the Humphrey Visual Field analyser.
- Fundus photography using Optos.
- Focimetry and transposition.
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements using non-contact tonometry (e.g. iCare tonometer).
- Biometry on a clinical need basis (site dependent).
To provide clinical leadership to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technicians (DOTs) in the delivery of Ophthalmology diagnostic clinics. Providing supervision, expert advice, tuition, and competency assessment of DOT colleagues.
Supporting the Head of Orthoptic services and Operational Lead Orthoptists to undertake supervision of the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician team as required.
Provide day to day leadership and supervision to the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Team. Leadership tasks will include taking responsibility for the clinical timetable and daily whereabouts of the team to ensure appropriate clinical diagnostic cover across all sites in the Staffordshire or Derbyshire area. This will also involve co-ordination of annual leave requests and other absence management e.g. sickness absence, carer's absence, and emergency leave.
- To take responsibility for the professional development of individuals in the Diagnostic Ophthalmic Technician team by conducting appraisals, clinical supervision and wellbeing checks.
- Provide cross-site support as requested by Operational Lead Orthoptists.
- Administrative and additional duties as requested by the Head of Orthoptic Service or Operational Lead Orthoptists.
Closing date: 11 June 2026
Interview date: 26 June 2026
This vacancy will be based at Royal Derby Hospital
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026