Ophthalmic Technician
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our dynamic team of 10 Ophthalmic technicians, 7 Orthoptists and an Optometrist. The O...
You will provide technical support, following relevant training and competency assessment if required, to the Ophthalmology service and other hospital departments. This includes undertaking Ocular Coherence Tomography, Visual fields, Biometry, Fundus Photography, Corneal Topography and other diagnostic tests as requested by the Clinicians, in a timely and accurate manner.
You will also assist with administrative and clerical tasks relating to provision of Orthoptic and Ophthalmic services.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Qualifications & Education
Essential: - Qualifications at least to foundation degree level or equivalent; - GCSE Maths and English at least Level 5/ grade C or equivalent
Desirable: - Evidence of prior technical experience obtained in a similar role
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills
- Commitment to learning new skills as required
- Willingness to attend training courses (internal and external) and complete all mandatory training as required by the role
Desirable
- Previous experience using related ophthalmic technology eg Humphrey Visual fields, OCT, Corneal Topography and Biometry
- Innovative in patient care and service delivery, evidence of initiating service improvements, research and CPD
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Previous experience working with patients in a hospital/ healthcare setting
- Previous experience working in a clinical ophthalmic setting
- Previous responsibility for the care and calibration of clinical equipment and the reporting of faults
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively. Using sensitivity with patients and carers, including those with learning and communication difficulties
- Ability to confidently convey and prioritise information to a range of people including Medical and nursing staff, Patients, and carers, some of whom may have communication difficulties or language barriers, or may be anxious or distressed about their eye condition.
- Counselling skills to deal with sensitive, unpleasant, or distressing issues
- Reliable, flexible, adaptable and a team player
- Maintain professional manner at all times
- Able to work autonomously, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to work effectively in a busy and demanding environment with some interruptions
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to make appropriate judgements about what can be dealt with by self, and what needs to be passed onto a more senior member of staff
- Evidence of the understanding and ability to maintain patient and staff confidentiality
- Ability to deal with interruptions and act on new information/process change
- Committed to delivering high quality service and developing clinical practice based on reflection and evidence-based practice
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction as well as to work on own initiative as required
- Ability to work at speed and under pressure
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move patients and equipment as required and after relevant training
- Ability to work in clinic rooms where lighting may be reduced at times for testing purposes
- Able to commute to meet the needs of the service
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
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Provenance
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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