Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5)
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0320
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Optometry Dept, GRH
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Optometry Technician, Band 3
Band 3
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Optometry Technician, Band 3 (15 hours a week)
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach and ability to pay close attention to details. You will need to be a team player as you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working to support the imaging clinical service of a busy outpatient department. Previous experience in the NHS or a similar role within an ophthalmology department or optometry setting is preferable but not essential and full training is provided.
Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5
Main duties of the job
The primary role of an Optometry Technician is to perform visual field tests and Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients attending Ophthalmology and Optometry outpatients clinics. The role may also include measuring other ocular parameters including visual acuity and corneal topography. The successful candidate can also play a role in supporting other clinical activities and contribute to the smooth running of the optometry service
Working for our organisation
We are looking for a part time (2 days per week) technician to join our large team of over 20 optometrists, 8 optometry technicians and administrators to work within a busy and dynamic ophthalmology outpatients department. Although a large team that works across two acute sites and peripheral clinics, we are a close and supportive team who foster a friendly work environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1 part time (2 days per week) post
Normal working hours are 8.30am to 5pm Monday- to Friday but there may be the opportunity for additional weekend working.
The majority of clinics are held in the main Ophthalmology Departments at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals
The work mainly consists of undertaking visual field assessments with a Humphrey Visual field Analyser, and optic disc and macular OCT imaging to support glaucoma and medical retina ophthalmology and optometry clinics. The role involves working with a range of patients, many of whom will be elderly and/or frail so good communication and empathy are essential qualities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GSCE level c (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- A recognised health care qualification (eg NVQ)
- Training or competency on imaging or visual field equipment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working in healthcare or clinical environment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in optometry or ophthalmology setting
- Experience working with public in health or social care environment
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge/skills
Essential criteria
- Competent level of IT skills and interest in technical medical equipment
- Good communication skills with patients and other staff members
- Caring and considerate approach to elderly, frail or visually impaired patients
- Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy and precision in work
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of ophthalmic clinical assessment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anna Warner
- Job title
- Professional Lead for Optometry
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 3190
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