Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant - fixed term 9 months
LocationShrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/2/2026
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Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team in the Ophthalmology Outpatients department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant. Please note depending upon experience this will initially be a band 2 trainee ophthalmic assistant post. Upon the successful completion of a range of Ophthalmic competencies there will be progression to a Band 3 Ophthalmic Assistant post.
This is a full time fixed-term 9 month position to cover maternity leave
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual who has a genuine interest in ophthalmology to come & work on a permanent basis in ophthalmology outpatients at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a friendly team in a busy and dynamic environment. In return, the post offers the opportunity for further development and training within ophthalmology.
Some weekend and evening working will be required.
The position will involve undertaking a variety of skills such as carrying out visual acuities, visual field testing, ocular coherence tomography, assisting scrub nurses during eye injections and assisting with minor ops.
There will be a requirement for accurate input of patient details and diagnostic testing results into a dedicated ophthalmic database.
Each person, patient or visitor, visiting our ophthalmic departments will be met with courtesy and respect. The ind
This is a full time fixed-term 9 month position to cover maternity leave
We are looking for a caring and motivated individual who has a genuine interest in ophthalmology to come & work on a permanent basis in ophthalmology outpatients at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a friendly team in a busy and dynamic environment. In return, the post offers the opportunity for further development and training within ophthalmology.
Some weekend and evening working will be required.
The position will involve undertaking a variety of skills such as carrying out visual acuities, visual field testing, ocular coherence tomography, assisting scrub nurses during eye injections and assisting with minor ops.
There will be a requirement for accurate input of patient details and diagnostic testing results into a dedicated ophthalmic database.
Each person, patient or visitor, visiting our ophthalmic departments will be met with courtesy and respect. The ind
ividual will be treated confidentially with dignity maintained at all times, thus maintaining a high standard of individualised care.
In applying our philosophy of care we aim to deliver a high standard of care to all patients within the department ensuring that each person leaves understanding the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their care and that all their needs are met.
Working as part of a team in a busy outpatient clinic. Will be trained to undertake various ophthalmic competencies.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky Howells Job title: Department Manager Email address: vicky.howells@nhs.net Telephone number: 01743 261000
Sr Vicky Howells 01743 261000 Extension 3209
Sr Charlotte Chieza. Ophthalmology Coordinator Extn 3831
In applying our philosophy of care we aim to deliver a high standard of care to all patients within the department ensuring that each person leaves understanding the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their care and that all their needs are met.
Working as part of a team in a busy outpatient clinic. Will be trained to undertake various ophthalmic competencies.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky Howells Job title: Department Manager Email address: vicky.howells@nhs.net Telephone number: 01743 261000
Sr Vicky Howells 01743 261000 Extension 3209
Sr Charlotte Chieza. Ophthalmology Coordinator Extn 3831