Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-3573R
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Join Our Ophthalmology Team – No Experience Needed!
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives every day?
We’re searching for a friendly, motivated individual to join our team of Ophthalmic Technicians at Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust. You will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care within our glaucoma assessment and monitoring service and our retinal imaging clinics.
No previous experience? No problem! We’ll provide full training and ongoing support to help you develop the technical skills and knowledge required.
What We’re Looking For
- A passion for working with people.
- Attributes of compassion, kindness, and attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills and a calm, reassuring manner.
- Happy using technology
- Physical ability to correctly position patients on equipment
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive training – learn new skills and build a career in healthcare.
- Be part of a supportive, friendly team that values your contribution.
- Full and part-time roles available
- Enjoy the satisfaction of helping patients maintain one of their most precious senses – their sight.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to)
• Visual acuity assessment
• Computerised visual field assessment
• Retinal imaging
• Measurement of intraocular pressure
• Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
• Instillation of eye drops
Additional duties include
• To use patient management systems and electronic patient record systems appropriately
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
• To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics
• To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
• To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff
• To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the trust
• To contribute to service development
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- Computerised visual field assessment using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
- Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS and OCT imaging
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
- Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
- To participate in the virtual glaucoma, medical retinal and visual field clinics as required.
- To use patient management systems and electronic patient records
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics
- To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
- To commit to further training as required
- To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff when necessary
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
- To contribute to service development
Please see the job description for more details
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of dealing with patients/members of the public in a customer care or clinical environment
- Excellent communication skills
- 5 GCSE grade A-C or equivalent including maths, English and science
- Demonstrates knowledge of advertised role
- Care certificate / requirement to undertake and complete within 12 weeks
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in an eye care setting
- Ophthalmic technician or Photography qualification
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmology Clinic and/or health care setting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Fiona Beckett
- Job title
- Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 553452
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