Ophthalmic Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Ophthalmic Technician to join a family-oriented unit at Queen Victoria Hospital. You will gain skills in diagnostic machines, assist in clinician and nurse-led clinics, and support a growing Ophthalmic Outpatient service. The position involves varied hours, including some Saturday work, and offers opportunities for education and professional development. The hospital is rated 'GOOD' by the CQC and specializes in reconstructive surgery and various eye conditions.
Essential criteria
- oSecondary education to GCSE level including English and Maths oLevel 3 Healthcare.
- oPrevious experience in a Care or Hospital environment
Desirable criteria
- Additional Ophthalmic training courses, Level 2 Medications
- oPrevious Ophthalmic experience
- Essential & desirable
- oSecondary education to GCSE level including English and Maths oLevel 3 Healthcare.
- oPrevious experience in a Care or Hospital environment
- Additional Ophthalmic training courses, Level 2 Medications
- oPrevious Ophthalmic experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 11d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmic Technician
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
This is for two positions covering a combined 60 hours, Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work and the option to work Sundays occasionally
We are happy to consider a variety of hours, eg 2 x 30hrs or 1 x 37.5 & 1 x 22.5hrs
We are a very family orientated unit, supporting each other as the need arises.
Our shifts are 7:30-18:00, 3 days a week with a short day of 7:30-15:30, but are happy to discuss other shift options, to fit around child care.
We are an increasing service, offering a full and varied Ophthalmic Outpatient service. We have a variety of Nurse led clinics as well as offering Diagnostics and support to our Consultants, Fellows and Allied Professionals within the department.
We are now able to grow that service, with additional Clinician, clinics and potentially more Nurse led clinics, and now some Community led services.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued, and as a hospital offer support for your mental well being in a variety of ways.
Main duties of the job
You will gain skills in the use of a variety of Diagnostic machines.
Assist with both Clinician and Nurse led clinics.
The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.
We are committed to providing education opportunitie
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