Ophthalmic Technician
The closing date is 05 June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King’s College Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and has an interest in working in an ophthalmic care setting.
This role requires excellent people skills, communication skills, and strict attention to detail to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.
Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Post holder must be able to work across a 7 day week, including bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
- Maintaining effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care.
- Visual acuity assessment.
- Visual field assessment.
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter.
- Measurement of intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE.
- Participation in the virtual technician‑led clinic.
- Use of electronic patient record management system.
- Assistance in intravitreal injections and cross‑linking services.
- Undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- Contribution to the efficient running of all clinics, including opening and closing of clinic settings.
- Successful completion of the care certificate within 3 months of start date.
- Ensuring safe use and maintenance of all equipment.
- Commitment to further training as required.
- Assistance in training new staff when necessary.
- Participation in team huddles and meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
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 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.
Person Specification
- Experience working in an ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multidisciplinary team with a range of ophthalmic technical skills.
- Understanding of ocular digital imaging equipment and images.
- Care certificate.
- Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and is therefore subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£31,554 to £33,270 a year pro rata including HCA.
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