Ophthalmic Technician

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to work in the Ophthalmology Department at the University Hospital North Midlands NHS Trust. The department treats patients with a number of Ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina, diabetes, macula and glaucoma.Working as part of a friendly modern environment you will perform diagnostic testing which includes using various imaging equipment and Visual Fields on adults, children and complex patients. This includes, Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Topography and Corneal Topography. Full training will be given for all of the testing and equipment you would be required to use.In addition to the Ophthalmology department at Royal Stoke Hospital, we also have Ophthalmology clinics at other sites within the trust including County Hospital Site in Stafford and you will be expected to work there if needed.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a friendly modern environment you will perform diagnostic testing which includes using various imaging equipment and Visual Fields on adults, children and complex patients. This includes, Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Topography and Corneal Topography. Full training will be given for all of the testing and equipment you would need to use.

Computer skills will be required and full training will be given on the different software programmes that are used currently within the trust.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7075642

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

An Ophthalmic Technicians hours are worked flexibly between Monday Friday, 08.30- 19.30, according to service needs

Job description

Job responsibilities

An Ophthalmic Technicians hours are worked flexibly between Monday Friday, 08.30- 19.30, according to service needs

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft office: Word, Excel & Power point
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above ( or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft office: Word, Excel & Power point
  • Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of wider team and be accountable for own actions
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Reliable and flexible
  • Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
  • Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
  • Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft office: Word, Excel & Power point
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above ( or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Computers including Microsoft office: Word, Excel & Power point
  • Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of wider team and be accountable for own actions
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Reliable and flexible
  • Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
  • Takes responsibility and is accountable for delivering to their agree objectives
  • Acts to support and enable effective teamwork
  • Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Ophthalmic Technician

Moira Naylor

moira.naylor@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674334

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7075642

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke-On-Trent

ST4 6QG


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