Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 08 March 2026

Job summary

Our ophthalmology department encompasses the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) which moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital and Heatherwood outpatients. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality. Ophthalmic Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare.

Ophthalmic Imaging plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Frimley Park Hospital, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care.

Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.

Main duties of the job

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.

To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.

To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of documentation under the direct supervision of the registered practitioners.

To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues.

To attend / complete all mandatory training.

To promote good working relationships and to support the senior ophthalmic team to achieve high morale within the team.

To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.

To carry out all administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.

Be competent within their scope of practice and continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies determined by the individual clinical area.

Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.

As an employee you are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust's policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ES108

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under direction of registered practitioner
  • Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical applications.
  • Ability to develop positive working relationship with multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care certificate program or in progress
  • Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
  • Willing to undertake training to carry out extended duties

Desirable

  • Experience in computer skills
  • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care or working towards this

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in English when dealing with patients

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate examples of the ability to work independently
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under direction of registered practitioner
  • Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical applications.
  • Ability to develop positive working relationship with multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care certificate program or in progress
  • Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
  • Willing to undertake training to carry out extended duties

Desirable

  • Experience in computer skills
  • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care or working towards this

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in English when dealing with patients

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate examples of the ability to work independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Kristina Green

kristina.green1@nhs.net

07787275717

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ES108

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


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