About this role
Job summary
Outpatients Clinic supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred eye care as part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The clinic provides expertise in clinical care, research, and education, and the post holder contributes to maintaining these standards through effective clinical and operational support.
The role involves performing a range of diagnostic tests, including visual acuity testing, visual field assessment, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and vital signs monitoring. The Ophthalmic Technician also assists clinicians and nursing staff during patient assessments and treatments, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of patients through clinic pathways.
A key part of the role includes the accurate collection, recording, and management of clinical data, as well as the maintenance and preparation of ophthalmic equipment. The post holder is also responsible for supporting a safe, clean, and well-organised clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Ophthalmic Technician plays an important role in enhancing patient experience, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of ophthalmology services.
Main duties of the job
Perform diagnostic eye tests such as visual acuity, visual fields, OCT scans, and vital signs monitoring
Assist clinicians and nursing staff during patient examinations and treatments
Ensure smooth patient flow through clinic pathways
Accurately collect, record, and manage clinical data
Prepare, maintain, and check ophthalmic equipment
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support efficient, high-quality patient care
Help improve patient experience and support timely diagnosis and treatment
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
"O" level/GCSE Education or equivalent
Desirable
BSc (Hons) in Optometry
Experience Essential
Communicating effectively both verbally and in written English. Working in an Ophthalmic Health Care setting as an Ophthalmic Technician, supporting patients and the multi- disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills including; Snellen, Fields, OCT, Widefield, administering drops. Working as part of a Team Following instructions and completing assigned tasks.
Knowledge Essential
Evidence of planning to undertake future educational or training programmes.
Desirable
Understanding of the needs of patients with eye -related needs.
Skills Essential
Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates an awareness of evidence-based practice. Ability to take initiatives and to familiarise oneself with the clinic pathway.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)