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Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology Outpatients

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS TrustShrewsbury

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant - Ophthalmology Outpatients

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team in the ophthalmology outpatients department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant.

This role is a trainee opportunity, starting as a Band 2 Trainee Ophthalmic Assistant and moving to band 3 once competencies have been met.

We are looking for a caring and motivated individual who has a genuine interest in ophthalmology to join our team on a secondment/ fixed term basis in Ophthalmology Outpatients at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The successful candidate must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a friendly team in a busy and dynamic environment. In return, the post offers the opportunity for further development and training within ophthalmology.

Some weekend and evening working will be required.

Main duties of the job

o This role supports patients as they move through the eye clinic, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and informed.

o You will help nurses with basic care tasks, such as taking observations and assisting with mobility.

o You will talk with patients and their families, helping them understand what is happening and where they need to go.

o You will keep patient information private and help with simple admin tasks like checking clinic lists and keeping records up to date.

o You will help keep the clinic clean, tidy, and well stocked, and prepare equipment for use.

o You will learn new eye-care skills, such as checking vision, helping with scans, and supporting minor eye procedures.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-TOA-829

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack"

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled "Candidate Job Pack"

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at GCSE level 9 - 4 (or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in health related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experience in ophthalmic setting
Previous experience of working in care

Aptitude and skills

Essential

Ability to develop ophthalmic skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to adapt to a varying workload

Personal qualities

Essential

Good verbal communication skills
Professional manner
Awareness of own limitations

Other requirements

Essential

Ability to be flexible within working hours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at GCSE level 9 - 4 (or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 in health related subject

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Experience in ophthalmic setting
Previous experience of working in care

Aptitude and skills

Essential

Ability to develop ophthalmic skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Able to adapt to a varying workload

Personal qualities

Essential

Good verbal communication skills
Professional manner
Awareness of own limitations

Other requirements

Essential

Ability to be flexible within working hours

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Manager

Vicky Howells

[email protected]

01743261000

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-TOA-829

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

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