Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 21 March 2026

Job summary

Out-patient Department Moorfields South at St George's and Satellites (Nelson Community Centre and Queen Mary Roehampton)

Main duties of the job

To provide a technical and clinical service for the Out-patient service in Moorfield's South at St Georges and Satellites.

Following training, the post holder will be working alongside nurses and clinicians to assist with delivery of care to patients when attending clinics.

Assist in the education and training of new staff when needed.

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.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7873387

Job locations

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).
  • To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users. Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
  • You will be allocated to different sites (St Georges, Nelson Community Centre and Queen Marys Hospital and Future Satellites under St Georges).

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).
  • To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users. Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
  • You will be allocated to different sites (St Georges, Nelson Community Centre and Queen Marys Hospital and Future Satellites under St Georges).

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Ophthalmic Technician qualification and experience
  • O'level/GCSE Education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an Ophthalmic Health Care setting supporting patients and the multi disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills.
  • Evidence of planning to undertake future educational or training programmes

Desirable

  • Dealing with the public in person and on the phone
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • Ophthalmic Technician qualification and experience
  • O'level/GCSE Education or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Working in an Ophthalmic Health Care setting supporting patients and the multi disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills.
  • Evidence of planning to undertake future educational or training programmes

Desirable

  • Dealing with the public in person and on the phone

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Charge Nurse

Florante Menor

f.menor@nhs.net

07920841974

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-7873387

Job locations

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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