Ophthalmic technician | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ophthalmic Technicianto join our friendly and supportive Ophthalmology team on afixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

You will undertake a range of diagnostic tests, includingvisual acuity assessments and OCT imaging, supporting clinicians and nurses in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of eye conditions.

This role is ideal for someone with ophthalmic experience who is looking to further develop their skills and knowledge within a specialist service. You will work closely with nurses, clinicians and consultants to provide an excellent patient experience and support patients throughout their care pathway.

37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required.

At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.

We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.

Supporting with diagnostic tests to allow the clinicians to make a clinical diagnosis and treatment plans, Visual acuity testing , visions , OCTs

1. To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles

2. To attend in-service training and support meetings where provided. Participation in clinical governance meetings

3. To care for and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used within the Outpatient clinic including Humphrey Visual Field Analyser data transfer.

4. To undertake basic clerical and housekeeping duties as directed by the Department Manager.

5. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision once trained and competent, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, safe use of the hoist, always ensuring delivery of high quality patient care. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on your area of work.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

1. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients’ dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients’ best interests.

2. Testing and recording of visual acuity

3. Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff.

4. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT

5. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patient’s refractive status using an auto refractor.

7. To assist the out of hours Eye team with emergency patients, including setting/ clearing up the department.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description

This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026

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