Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Hoxton
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner at Moorfields Eye Hospital in Hoxton. You will be trained to work in Ophthalmic Imaging, performing routine procedures on medical devices and supporting qualified staff in patient care. The job involves greeting patients, managing patient flow, and ensuring a positive experience, while also studying towards a Level 2 healthcare apprenticeship. It's an opportunity to start a healthcare career with on-the-job training.
Essential criteria
- GC/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above)
- Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
- Demonstration of working in a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a NHS / private healthcare setting
- Minimum one year experience in a customer service / front facing role
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Providing good care
- Skills / Abilities
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to use Microsoft packages
- Demonstrates good customer skills
- Education / Qualifications
- GC/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above)
- Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
- Demonstration of working in a team
- Experience working in a NHS / private healthcare setting
- Minimum one year experience in a customer service / front facing role
- Understanding of equal opportunities
- Providing good care
- Skills / Abilities
- Good communication skills written and verbal
- Ability to use Microsoft packages
- Demonstrates good customer skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,554 – £33,270 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 1d
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Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
Have you always wanted an opportunity to start a career in healthcare but were unsure of how? Do you want a meaningful career that will make a real difference to people's lives? Could your excellent customer services skills be translated into excellent patient care? If so, this may be for you.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioners (OVSP).
As an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will be trained to work within Ophthalmic Imaging, a specialised form of medical photography dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye.
In this role you will earn as you learn and gain valuable work experience. There is not a requirement to have previously worked within the NHS or ophthalmology however you must be willing to study towards a level 2 healthcare apprenticeship.
You will follow a comprehensive structured training programme that could start your career path. There many career routes you may not have been aware of and we encourage staff to explore areas of interest.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will greet patients, manage patient flow and ensure everyone has an excellent experience during their appointment, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.
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