Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician

An Ophthalmic Technician is required to support the Ophthalmology Service across BHRUT sites, including Queen’s Hospital (main site) and King George Hospital. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team comprising consultant ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, nurses, healthcare assistants and ophthalmic technicians.

The role is essential in providing diagnostic investigations that support the assessment and management of patients within glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology and general ophthalmology services.

Key duties include performing visual acuity assessments, computerised visual field testing (Humphrey Field Analyser), optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging and other ophthalmic investigations required for clinical decision-making.

Applicants should have proven experience in an ophthalmic technician role and hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Candidates with relevant scientific, healthcare or nursing experience will also be considered, with training provided where appropriate.

You must demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy clinical environment. You should be adaptable, reliable, motivated and committed to maintaining professional development.

The postholder will contribute to the provision of a technical service across the ophthalmology sub-specialties within a modern NHS eye service including assessment of visual acuity (Thompson 2000), automated visual field assessment (automated and manual) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with.

They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Before you apply

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We encourage you to review the person specification carefully and provide clear examples that demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. Any information submitted as part of your application must be accurate, truthful, and based on your experience.

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AI should not be used to misrepresent your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Flexible working

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or job sharing where service needs allow.

Pre-employment checks

Please provide references from your current or most recent employer, including your line manager or supervisor. Successful applicants will also be required to complete pre-employment checks, including identity verification through TrustID and any role-specific clearances.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with UKVI guidance, we are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles.

We may close vacancies before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications. All communication regarding your application will be sent by email, so please check your inbox and junk folder regularly.

BHRUT is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants who declare a disability under the Equality Act 2010 or identify as a Care Leaver and choose to be considered under our Disability Confident or Care Leaver schemes will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the essential criteria.

Safeguarding

BHRUT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and follow the Trust's safeguarding policies.

Smoke-free Trust

BHRUT is a smoke-free Trust. All employees are expected to comply with our smoke-free policy.

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