Ophthalmic Technician
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Taunton, TA1 5DA · Taunton, TA1 2PXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on (Inse...
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Outstanding care
- Listening and leading
- Working together
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional attitude
- Ability to liaise with multi-professional team
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working with patients in a hospital setting.
Desirable: - Experience of working in a clinical Ophthalmic setting.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to work and champion the trust values.
- Demonstrate a good working ethos and role modelling.
- Assessed as competent in enhanced skills as described in the job description.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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