Job vacancy: Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford

Job summary

Main area

Ophthalmology

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

360-B-11362

Employer: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Watford General Hospital
Town: Watford
Salary: £27,106 - £28,850 pa inc. HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/06/2026 23:59

Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology

Band 3

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants should possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. They should also possess the ability to work under pressure, as part of a team and independently, as required as well as be adaptable, reliable and punctual.

Motivation to proactively maintain their own continuing professional development is encouraged in addition to the departmental teaching / development opportunities available.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

5 GCSEs or equivalent inc Maths and English.
NVQ Level 3 Healthcare or relevant experience.

Desirable criteria

Foundation degree in ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Must have wide experience of technical equipment.
Good computer skills and previous use of Microsoft windows, office word, outlook and excel.

Desirable criteria

Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, calibration of equipment, technical experience.

Experience

Essential criteria

A substantial degree of experience in the field of Ophthalmology as an ophthalmic technician
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency setting
Ability to converse knowledgeably about the testing process to ensure patient co-operation and test accuracy.
Good IT skills and experience of software packages
Must have experience working within an ophthalmic clinical setting.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area. The Trust also provides a range of more specialist services to a wider population, serving residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and East Hertfordshire.

As an employer of nearly 6,000 people the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.

Committed to being an Inclusive Employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 667.0KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Alex Pinto
Job title: Ophthalmic Technician
Email address: [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Telephone: 01442 365234

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