Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

To Support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

Main duties of the job

To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.
To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team.
Always communicate in a way that maintains the patient's confidentiality.Education & Professional Development
To develop within the framework of a personal development plan as agreed with your manager.
To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse.
Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.
In conjunction with the Charge Nurse and other senior members of the multi-disciplinary team support a positive culture and environment for both staff and patients.
Encourage service users in providing feedback on the quality of service provided in the clinical areas both on a local and Trust level such as friends and family card/question.
Participate and provide leadership in implementing user focused quality improvement initiatives

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7855968

Job locations

Croydon and Purley

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical and laser risk assessment

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.

To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway ophthalmic outpatient clinics and nurse led pre assessment clinics, day care including admissions and discharge areas.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.

To attain the competencies of ECG, vision assessment using Logmar and Snellen testing charts and observations, visual imaging equipment, and stock management after a training and having followed the Trusts required protocol.

To attend or assist with patients basic care including feeding and toileting if needed.

To act as chaperone when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway ophthalmic outpatient clinics and nurse led pre assessment clinics, day care including admissions and discharge areas.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.

To attend or assist with patients basic care including feeding and toileting if needed.

To act as chaperone when required.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

GCE/GCSE level education
BTEC/SCOTVEC, City & Guilds, NVQ or other suitable qualification within a technical or science based background

Desirable

BSc Hons or equivalent

Experience

Essential

NHS Work experience of at least 6 months
Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, and interpretation of results Technical/scientific experience.
Good IT skills and experience in using software packages

Desirable

Ophthalmic Technician experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

IT Computer skills/ medical photography

Desirable

Competent in Vision, OCT capture, Visual Field taking

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

GCE/GCSE level education
BTEC/SCOTVEC, City & Guilds, NVQ or other suitable qualification within a technical or science based background

Desirable

BSc Hons or equivalent

Experience

Essential

NHS Work experience of at least 6 months
Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, and interpretation of results Technical/scientific experience.
Good IT skills and experience in using software packages

Desirable

Ophthalmic Technician experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

IT Computer skills/ medical photography

Desirable

Competent in Vision, OCT capture, Visual Field taking

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon and Purley

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon and Purley

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)