Ophthalmic Technician

Job summary
This post is based at the St. Ann's satellite sites of Moorfields Eye Hospital which is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles. Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at 19 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patient's homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national center for eye care.

Main duties of the job
Clinical and Patient Care

• Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
• To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.

Professional Responsibilities

• Is accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
• Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising as appropriate with medical staff other member of the care team and management.

Education & Professional Development

• Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.
• Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward.

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:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• 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: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 273-DN-8345710
Closing date: 23 October 2026

Job responsibilities
Diagnostic Testing
Perform a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging such as.

• Visual acuity assessment
• Intraocular pressure measurement
• Visual fields testing
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Fundus photography

Accurately documenting and uploading result to electronic patient records.

Clinical Support

• Support the multidisciplinary team during clinical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment to infection control standards.
• Administer eye drops in line with training, competency, and local policy.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to senior staff promptly.
• Open and close clinics as required.

Patient-Centred Care

• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and dignified patient care.
• Respond sensitively to patients individual emotional, physical, and cultural needs.
• Provide reassurance and answer basic patient enquiries.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Computer skills - Patient Administration System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement

Skills
Essential

• Skills in preforming diagnostics in ophthalmology

Desirable

• Minimum 1 year's experience in Diagnostics
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Education
Essential

• 'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Morfield Eye Hospital St Ann's, St Anns Hospital, St Ann's Rd, London, N15 5AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Ophthalmic Technician / Team Lead, Kimberly Cadogan-Ramcharan
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