Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 7 day service, working cross site
- Hours
- Part time - 21.5 hours per week (The Service is operational 7 days a week at 2 sites - Queens Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Orpington Hospital.)
- Job ref
- 213-DivisionC-8269339
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Mary's Hospital
- Town
- Sidcup
- Salary
- £30,630 - £32,346 per annum pro rata including HCA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician
Band 3
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Job overview
The Ophthalmic Technician is a key member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients across ophthalmology services. The post holder undertakes a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic investigations and supports both clinician-led and technician-delivered pathways, ensuring accurate and timely information is available to support clinical decision-making and patient flow.
The role also contributes to procedural services, maintains high standards of patient safety and care, and works collaboratively with colleagues, patients, relatives and carers. The post holder will demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail and a commitment to the Trust's values, promoting dignity, equality and the wellbeing of all service users.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care within Ophthalmology services.
- Undertake a range of ophthalmic diagnostic procedures, including visual acuity testing, imaging and visual field assessments, to support clinical decision-making.
- Assist clinicians in the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients throughout their care pathway.
- Support outpatient clinics, technician-led pathways and procedural services to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
- Accurately record diagnostic results and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide an excellent patient experience.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and contribute to a positive, safe and supportive clinical environment.
- Act as a chaperone when required and undertake delegated clinical duties within agreed competencies.
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values – Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative – and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Care and Patient Support
· Support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across ophthalmology services.
· Assist registered practitioners in the assessment, treatment and monitoring of patients throughout the care pathway.
· Undertake delegated clinical duties within assessed competency and scope of practice.
· Act as a chaperone when required.
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Procedures
· Perform a range of ophthalmic diagnostic investigations to support clinical decision-making and patient management.
· Undertake visual acuity assessments, visual field testing, retinal imaging, optical measurements and other diagnostic procedures appropriate to the role.
· Record and report investigation results accurately and escalate any concerns identified during assessment.
Clinical Pathway Support
· Support outpatient clinics, technician-led pathways, pre-assessment services and interventional room procedures.
· Contribute to the efficient flow of patients through diagnostic and treatment pathways.
· Support admission, discharge and follow-up processes as required.
Equipment and Resources
· Prepare, maintain and monitor clinical equipment to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
· Support stock control and ordering processes within the department.
Communication and Team Working
· Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, carers, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
· Maintain patient confidentiality and handle information in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and data protection requirements.
· Contribute to effective team working and support a positive patient and staff experience.
Education and Development
· Participate in mandatory, statutory and role-specific training required for the post.
· Undertake competency-based training and ongoing professional development to maintain and develop ophthalmic knowledge and skills.
· Participate in appraisal and personal development processes and maintain evidence of competence relevant to the role.
Governance and Quality
· Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
· Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the department.
· Support the collection and use of patient feedback to enhance services and improve patient experience.
· Assist in maintaining a safe, clean and effective clinical environment in line with local policies and procedures.
Person specification
as above
Essential criteria
- Experience working in a healthcare, patient-facing, customer service or ophthalmic setting
- Experience working within an ophthalmology service
Desirable criteria
- Experience communicating with the public in person and/or by telephone
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Milka Zagorcheva
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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