Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician

The closing date is 17 February 2026

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 and OCT testing. To assist MDT in clinics e.g. Intravitreal injection service, minor operation list

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ophthalmic technicians to work in the ophthalmic department primarily at Edgware community hospital with some sessions at Barnet Hospital. Both sites are part of the Royal Free London ophthalmology service. We see 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 Edgware community hospital and Barnet Hospital , we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the trust and you may be expected to work there if needed.

About us

Working for your organisation

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

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7466122-A

Job locations

Edgware Community hospital

Edgware

HA8 9BA


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

Essential

Essential

  • world class care
  • Good general education
  • commitment to personal development
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • awareness of procedures to deal with patients complaints

Desirable

  • evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • Health care assistant course recognised by the trust
  • At least a years experience of working in outpatient, medical or optician setting
  • Technical experience- visual fields, visual acuity, medical photography, assisting clinicians
  • awareness of the principles of infection control
  • awareness of duties of associated role

Essential and desirable

Essential

  • good general education
  • commitment to personal development
  • world class values
  • good verbal and written communication skills
  • aware of procedures to deal with patient complaints. conflict resolution

Desirable

  • Health care assistance course recognised by the trust
  • experience of working in outpatient , medical setting or optician setting
  • technical experience e.g. visual acuity, visual fields, medical photography,
  • evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • awareness of the principles of infection control
  • awareness of the duties associated with the role
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • world class care
  • Good general education
  • commitment to personal development
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • awareness of procedures to deal with patients complaints

Desirable

  • evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • Health care assistant course recognised by the trust
  • At least a years experience of working in outpatient, medical or optician setting
  • Technical experience- visual fields, visual acuity, medical photography, assisting clinicians
  • awareness of the principles of infection control
  • awareness of duties of associated role

Essential and desirable

Essential

  • good general education
  • commitment to personal development
  • world class values
  • good verbal and written communication skills
  • aware of procedures to deal with patient complaints. conflict resolution

Desirable

  • Health care assistance course recognised by the trust
  • experience of working in outpatient , medical setting or optician setting
  • technical experience e.g. visual acuity, visual fields, medical photography,
  • evidence of regular attendance at training days
  • awareness of the principles of infection control
  • awareness of the duties associated with the role

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

Edgware Community hospital

Edgware

HA8 9BA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edgware Community hospital

Edgware

HA8 9BA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge nurse

Comfort Vowtor

comfort.vowotor@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7466122-A

Job locations

Edgware Community hospital

Edgware

HA8 9BA


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