Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant - fixed term 9 months
The closing date is 13 March 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team in the Ophthalmology Outpatients department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant. Please note depending upon experience this will initially be a band 2 trainee ophthalmic assistant post. Upon the successful completion of a range of Ophthalmic competencies there will be progression to a Band 3 Ophthalmic Assistant post.
This is a full time fixed-term 9 month position to cover maternity leave
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual who has a genuine interest in ophthalmology to come & work on a permanent basis in ophthalmology outpatients at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a friendly team in a busy and dynamic environment. In return, the post offers the opportunity for further development and training within ophthalmology.
Some weekend and evening working will be required.
Main duties of the job
The position will involve undertaking a variety of skills such as carrying out visual acuities, visual field testing, ocular coherence tomography, assisting scrub nurses during eye injections and assisting with minor ops.
There will be a requirement for accurate input of patient details and diagnostic testing results into a dedicated ophthalmic database.
About us
Each person, patient or visitor, visiting our ophthalmic departments will be met with courtesy and respect. The individual will be treated confidentially with dignity maintained at all times, thus maintaining a high standard of individualised care.
In applying our philosophy of care we aim to deliver a high standard of care to all patients within the department ensuring that each person leaves understanding the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their care and that all their needs are met.
Working as part of a team in a busy outpatient clinic. Will be trained to undertake various ophthalmic competencies.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Details
Date posted
27 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
223-TOS-096
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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