Job summary
- Main area
- ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: cross site working on certain days , Edgware, Barnet. Chasefarm hospital when required
- Hours
- Part time - 36 hours per week (Monday - 08:00 -16:00 (45min break) - 7:15 hrs Tuesday - 08:00-17:00 (45min break) - 8 :15 hrs Wednesday - 08:00 - 16:00 (45min break) - 7:15 hrs Thursday - 08:00 - 17:00(45min break) - 8:15hrs Friday - 0800 - 13:00)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7466122
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Edgware Community hospital
- Town
- Edgware
- Salary
- £29,651 - £31,312 per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro rata )
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Comfort Vowtor
- Job title
- Senior Charge nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 7940500
- Additional information
Contact details 02077940500ext27202
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