Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly-skilled, dedicated and supportive team as an Ophthalmic Technician within our nursing team. The Herne Bay Ophthalmology Services are based at Beltinge and Reculver Surgery. We currently have a small nursing team working alongside 5 Ophthalmologists. You will contribute to the assessment of patients attending the Herne Bay Ophthalmology Services in our weekday general Ophthalmology Clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests on our patients before they are clinically reviewed by our Ophthalmologist.
The tests required will include assessment of Visual Acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), Visual Field Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, administer eye drops and record medical history and medication.
About us
Herne Bay Ophthalmology Services is a joint venture owned and run by a partnership consisting of the GP Practices in Herne Bay and a group of local Ophthalmic Surgeons. We provide four different services to patients which are cataract surgery, WAMD clinics, General Ophthalmic clinics and HCQ clinics. All services are run from Beltinge and Reculver Surgery.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.26 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A0968-25-0007
Job locations
The Heron Medical Practice
269 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT66SR
Employer details
Employer name
The Heron Medical Practice
Address
The Heron Medical Practice
269 Reculver Road
Herne Bay
Kent
CT66SR
Employer's website
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