Job Description

As an Ophthalmic technician, you will provide an efficient specialised support service to all patients allocated for diagnostic testing and face to face assessment.
The post holder will work alongside members of the medical, medical imaging, administrative, nursing team and other allied health professionals. They will support the nursing staff and medical team in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives, and carers, 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-centred care principles.
The post holder will supervise and teach/train all members of the multidisciplinary team in ophthalmic imaging.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance of ophthalmic imaging equipment. Work with IT to network new equipment and troubleshooting issues with existing equipment.
Main duties of the job

• To independently perform visual acuities, intraocular pressure testing, optical coherence tomography scans, fundus photography, and other different imaging techniques required for
• To be competent to identify the normal and abnormal eye imaging anatomy
• Inform medical team of imaging abnormalities which need urgent review.
• Assist in the education and training of all staff.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Possess excellent communication skills to effectively give instructions to patients for the acquisition of ophthalmic images and communicating relevant information to the multidisciplinary team.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
29,176 to 30,225 a year pro rata pa inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-8856AC
Job locations
Willesden Eye care Centre
Robson Avenue
London
NW10 3RY
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Clearly verbalise instructions for patients to follow to obtain the most comprehensive diagnostic test results

• Communicate any worrying diagnostic eye test changes to the appropriate health professional following the appropriate protocols.

• Escalate to the appropriate health care profession if the diagnostic patient requires a different pathway eg: face to face instead of virtual clinic.

• Familiar with the local diagnostic protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain a good working relationship with the medical, nursing, allied health profession and clerical team.

• Seek advice from the multidisciplinary team as necessary

• Liaise with equipment companies and EBME to repair broken equipment

Please see attached Job description for full role duties and responsibilities Job description
Job responsibilities

• Clearly verbalise instructions for patients to follow to obtain the most comprehensive diagnostic test results

• Communicate any worrying diagnostic eye test changes to the appropriate health professional following the appropriate protocols.

• Escalate to the appropriate health care profession if the diagnostic patient requires a different pathway eg: face to face instead of virtual clinic.

• Familiar with the local diagnostic protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain a good working relationship with the medical, nursing, allied health profession and clerical team.

• Seek advice from the multidisciplinary team as necessary

• Liaise with equipment companies and EBME to repair broken equipment

Please see attached Job description for full role duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Open to further development and training
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Diploma or Certificate in Ophthalmic Imaging or relevant technical field
• Evidence of CPD (e.g., ophthalmic technician courses or imaging qualifications

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• VA/IOP/ORA/VF/FOCIMETRY
• PHOTOS/OCT
• Knowledge of the eye anatomy
• Experience working in a clinical, outpatient, or diagnostic environment
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures

Desirable

• Eye course

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience
• Open to further development and training
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Diploma or Certificate in Ophthalmic Imaging or relevant technical field
• Evidence of CPD (e.g., ophthalmic technician courses or imaging qualifications

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• VA/IOP/ORA/VF/FOCIMETRY
• PHOTOS/OCT
• Knowledge of the eye anatomy
• Experience working in a clinical, outpatient, or diagnostic environment
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures

Desirable

• Eye course

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