Ophthalmic Technician
LocationEast Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/13/2026
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Occupation Type
Dispensing opticians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team of 8 Orthoptists , 6 Optometrists and 7 Ophthalmic Technicians at Epsom & St Helier.
The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses & Ophthalmic Technicians in a busy and supportive department. The post will involve working at both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, with an interesting and varied caseload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute in the assessment of patients attending the Ophthalmic department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals across multiple sites. The post holder will work without direct supervision to provide a high quality technical service including diagnostic testing and imaging for adult and paediatric patients across a variety of sub-specialities under the direction of the Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads.
The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests following training and achievement of competences. The tests required will include assessment of visual acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) both posterior and anterior, Digital Retinal Imaging, Corneal Topography, Biometry and Visual Field Assessment.
The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
The post holder is expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit.
The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols, usually without direct supervision.
The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will have the opportunity to carry out school vision screening in accordance with the BIOS training programme.
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team of 8 Orthoptists , 6 Optometrists and 7 Ophthalmic Technicians at Epsom & St Helier.
The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses & Ophthalmic Technicians in a busy and supportive department. The post will involve working at both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, with an interesting and varied caseload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute in the assessment of patients attending the Ophthalmic department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals across multiple sites. The post holder will work without direct supervision to provide a high quality technical service including diagnostic testing and imaging for adult and paediatric patients across a variety of sub-specialities under the direction of the Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads.
The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests following training and achievement of competences. The tests required will include assessment of visual acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) both posterior and anterior, Digital Retinal Imaging, Corneal Topography, Biometry and Visual Field Assessment.
The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams.
The post holder is expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit.
The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols, usually without direct supervision.
The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service.
The post holder will have the opportunity to carry out school vision screening in accordance with the BIOS training programme.
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
343-7821939-SC
Job locations
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Communication and Organisation
Essential
Essential
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
10 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
343-7821939-SC
Job locations
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Communication and Organisation
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Accurate documentation and written communication
- Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management skills
Essential
- Evidence of technical experience within ophthalmology
- Previous experience undertaking visual fields, OCT, retinal photography and visual acuity assessment.
- Testing and recording visual acuity in logmar notation.
- Experience working in a team
- Experience in manual focimetry
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's grades C or above, or equivalent, in English, Maths and Science
- Education to A level standard.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Communication and Organisation
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's grades C or above, or equivalent, in English, Maths and Science
- Education to A level standard.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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