Band 4 Ophthalmic Technicians
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Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician
Location: North Wales, South Wales and Midlands
Dates: ASAP until the end of March, potential to extend
Shift Days: Weekends
Pay: £350-£425 per day
Make a Difference
ID Medical Insourcing provider is recruiting experienced Ophthalmic Technicians to support high-volume insourced ophthalmology outpatient clinics within NHS Trusts. This role is ideal for technicians who are confident, adaptable, and experienced in delivering accurate diagnostics at pace while maintaining excellent patient care.
You will be a key part of reducing NHS waiting lists by supporting fast, efficient, and safe clinic delivery.
Who We’re Looking For
We are recruiting specialists from the following professional backgrounds:
- Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician
- Band 5 Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse
- Band 5 Outpatient Nurse
- Band 5 Ward Nurse
- Band 5 Theatre Nurse
- Band 6 Nurse in Charge
Requirements:
- Ophthalmic technician qualification or training
- Previous experience as an Ophthalmic Technician in Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina or Oculoplastic
- Competence in core ophthalmic diagnostics
- Ability to work efficiently in high-throughput clinics
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Flexibility to work across multiple sites, including weekends/evenings
What We Offer
- Competitive insourcing rates
- Flexible working
- Opportunity to work across multiple NHS Trusts
- Supportive clinical leadership and governance
- Contribution to reducing patient waiting times
Role Overview
- Perform diagnostic tests including: Visual acuity testing (Snellen/LogMAR), Intraocular pressure measurement (iCare/non-contact tonometry), Visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fundus photography and retinal imaging, Pentacam, Autorefraction, Biometry scans with the use of IOL 700/500 and A- scan machines
- Prepare patients for ophthalmic assessment and investigations
- Recognise abnormal findings and escalate promptly to clinical staff
Apply now to join our team