Ophthalmic Technician
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Bolton, BL3 0JR
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post. We are looking for applicants who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for O...
The post holder will work as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, supporting trained staff in all specified aspects of care and providing technical support using a range of Ophthalmic equipment.
- To provide cross cover into other services including laser, AMD, ward and theatre based services
- To provide technical assistance to a range of ophthalmic clinics including but not limited to, glaucoma and retinal virtual model clinics, through operating a range of medical devices underpinned by comprehensive competency standards and compliance with a range of specific clinical guidelines.
- To work closely with patients ensuring high quality assessments are undertaken, ensuring Trust values and patient's rights to private and dignified assessment are observed in a risk managed working environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with Optometry, Orthoptist, Ophthalmologists, Nursing, Medical Illustration, other professional and clerical staff, patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder will be required to work in various sites which deliver ophthalmic technical services. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment
1. VOICE values
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of Bolton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
interview
2.
EDUCATION
TRAINING
Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in area of ophthalmology
Ability to demonstrate competency in Ophthalmic clinical technical skills.
Experience of working within ophthalmic technical roles
GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent levels.
Application form
Portfolio
References
3.
OPHTHALMIC
CLINICAL
TECHNICAL
History taking and documentation using specific pro-formas.
Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellens/COMPLOG
focimetry
Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers
Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles.
Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment
Auto refraction
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives.This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme ofStaff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
OTHER CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge and training regarding eye drop compliance aids- ability to educate and teach patients in drop techniques
- Ability to follow departmental protocols including escalation policies to mitigate patients` clinical risk. Able to work on own initiative and within the boundaries of the role
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in area of ophthalmology
- Ability to demonstrate competency in Ophthalmic clinical technical skills.
- Experience of working within ophthalmic technical roles
Desirable
- GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent levels.
OPHTHALMIC CLINICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellen's/COMPLOG focimetry
- Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles.
- Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment Auto refraction Drop instillation for investigative purposes Calibration of equipment Assisting in intravitreal injection lists Assisting in laser clinics
Desirable
- I-Care tonometry ultrasonic pachymetry
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
30 August 2026
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