Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 13 October 2025

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Job summary

To deliver effectively, as part of a team and individually where applicable,specific Ophthalmic clinical assessments including assessment of visual acuity,Intraocular pressure, visual fields, ophthalmic imaging and OCT testing.

This will be patients who attending a diagnostic clinic at Wood Green ShoppingCentre.The post holder will be required to have understanding on basic ophthalmicterminology and history taking and training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ophthalmic technicians to work in the ophthalmic department at Royal Free hospital which is part of the Royal Free London ophthalmology service. The unit , see's patients with a number of ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina and glaucoma.

Working in a friendly modern environment you'll carry out Ophthalmic technical and imaging procedures including OCT, Visual fields, visual acuity assessment and intraocular pressure checks.

Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

In addition to the ophthalmology department at Royal Free Hospital hospital, we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the trust and you may be expected to work there if needed.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7433313

Job locations

Community Diagnostic Centre Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • Commitment to personal development

Desirable

  • Evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • Health care assistant course recognised by the trust

Experience

Desirable

  • At least a year experience of working in outpatients or medical setting
  • visual fields testing, disc photography, OCT and focimetry.
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • Commitment to personal development

Desirable

  • Evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • Health care assistant course recognised by the trust

Experience

Desirable

  • At least a year experience of working in outpatients or medical setting
  • visual fields testing, disc photography, OCT and focimetry.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Diagnostic Centre Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CDC Ophthalmology Service Lead

Anila Nair

anila.nair@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7433313

Job locations

Community Diagnostic Centre Finchley Memorial Hospital

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


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