Senior Ophthalmic Technician
The closing date is 01 April 2026
Job summary
SWB NHS Trust are currently looking for a Band 4 Senior Ophthalmic Technician. The post is based at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) providing Glaucoma diagnostics at BMEC and Sandwell Hospital.
The Senior technician will work in an outpatient setting. They will provide direct face to face patient assessment of visual acuity, visual field, OCT and CCT.
The Technician will be responsible for inputting the diagnostic test results and images to an ophthalmic electronic patient record system. The technician will be required to review the test results as each is obtained and to recognise when significant changes in the clinical condition have occurred and to raise concerns with a senior clinician.
In-house training will be provided to ensure that the post holder is competent to perform the clinical assessments and recognise changes in the clinical findings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical diagnostic assessments on patients attending the Glaucoma service. They will be required to perform a range of clinical assessments including Humphrey and Goldmann visual fields, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans, Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) measurements, Visual acuity test.
The post holder will be part of a team of 9 Ophthalmic technicians who work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Doctors, Orthoptists, Optometrists and Nurses.
The post would be suitable for an individual with experience in ophthalmic diagnostics. Additional Training will be provided if required.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per anum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-SS-7736834
Job locations
Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, City Health Campus
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, City Health Campus
Dudley Road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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