Job overview

We are inviting applications for an exciting opportunity to join the Ophthalmic Technicians Team.

Senior Ophthalmic Technicians are a crucial support service within the Ophthalmic specialities. They perform diagnostic tests in different clinics within the department. These include Visual Field Tests, Optical Coherence Tomography and other imaging. They provide support to a team of Ophthalmic Technicians and some line management is included in the role. Within the Glaucoma service the Senior Technicians are involved in Technician led clinics and will work independently.

Some of these clinics are offsite and occasional Saturday working may be required when the service requires.

Being able to work independently and within a team is essential for the role.

Training is given to the successful candidate.

Ophthalmology is a fascinating, very busy environment to learn new skills and make a difference.

A visit to the department prior to interview is strongly recommended and can be arranged by telephoning Orthoptics on 01223 216528. 

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide appropriate assessment/diagnostic tests (and interpretation of results where indicated) for ophthalmology patients. Take a lead role in the provision of technician-led clinics. Some sessions will be off site at VERU/ARU.   To line manage Band 3 ophthalmic technicians and support both the Head Orthoptist and the Ophthalmic Technician Coordinator with managing staff leave, sickness cover and general service provision. To ensure that patients are received in a sympathetic and courteous manner and that cultural difference is catered for.  To undertake associated clerical and administrative duties necessary to ensure the effective running of the ophthalmology service.  To support the training and induction of new staff.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.