Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5)
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0773
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Optometry Dept, GRH
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Optometry Technician, Band 3
Band 3
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Optometry Technician, Band 3 (full time position)
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 full time 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 full time 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 face to face with public
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in optometry or ophthalmology setting
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision
- Experience working in health or social care environment
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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