The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Job summary

Looking for something different and exciting, look no further as we have an amazing opportunity to come and join our Ophthalmic Medical Photography Team. This role of Ophthalmic Technician offers the right person a unique starting point to a new career path.

Are you hard working, motivated, enthusiastic, organised, patient focused and looking to work as part of a dedicated friendly supportive team, then you are the person we are looking for. Make today count and apply to join the fantastic work force supporting Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals.

Interview Date Thursday 31 July 2025
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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Main duties of the job

You will be involved in undertaking pressure measurements, visual fields / visual acuity testing, Pentacam imaging and other clinical techniques essential to the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ophthalmic disorders. Keen to learn new skills and take on new challenges then this post is for you, full training will be given.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,973 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2025-14-027-A

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide visual assessments including but not limited to visual fields, visual acuity, pentacam and intra-ocular pressure (IOP) measurement which provide information for clinical decisions / treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
Participate in research and medical audit projects as and when required.
To perform administrative and clerical task as necessary for the efficiency of the service.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide visual assessments including but not limited to visual fields, visual acuity, pentacam and intra-ocular pressure (IOP) measurement which provide information for clinical decisions / treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
Participate in research and medical audit projects as and when required.
To perform administrative and clerical task as necessary for the efficiency of the service.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

Background knowledge of common eye disorders and eye related neurological conditions

SKILLS

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous experience within a similar field

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

2 A-Levels at grade C or above or NVQ Level 3 / equivalent experience

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable

Background knowledge of common eye disorders and eye related neurological conditions

SKILLS

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic IT skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous experience within a similar field

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

2 A-Levels at grade C or above or NVQ Level 3 / equivalent experience

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.