Ophthalmic Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a motivated Ophthalmic Technician to join the Ophthalmology outpatients service at King's College Hospital. The successful candidate will perform various ophthalmic duties, including visual assessments, retinal imaging, and intraocular pressure measurements. It requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across a 7-day week. The position involves supporting patients and the multidisciplinary team in an eye care setting.
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
- Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
- Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification
- Required
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
- Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
- Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
- Care Certificate
- Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification
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.
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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmic Technician
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and have an interest in working in an ophthalmic care setting.
This role requires excellent people skills and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.
Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Post holder must be able to work across a 7 day week, including bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- Visual field assessment
- Retinal imagi
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