Orthoptic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician
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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Orthoptic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
UCLH is pleased to offer a motivated and enthusiastic individual an exciting opportunity to join the Neuro-Ophthalmology team at NHNN, as an ophthalmic technician
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the clinical team in an out-patient setting, working independently but as an integral part of the team.The majority of the post holder's time will be spent providing support in the delivery of a clinical service however the post holder will also be required to provide administrative support to the Departmental Office staff as and when necessary.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8411306
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oGood basic education
- oNVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCare certificate - will need to be undertaken if candidate does not already have this qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oTo demonstrate good inter-personal and communication skills
- oClinical Knowledge acquired through training
- oAble to work well within a team
- oAble to work well under pressure, to keep to clinic time constraints to aid the smooth running of the clinic.
- oAwareness of confidentiality issues
- oBasic understanding of medical conditions
- oAwareness of people with sensory impairment
- oAdaptable to every age group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oPreferably 1 year in acute setting
- oAbility to perform visual acuity tests, tonometry, imaging and visual field tests or willingness to undertake training
- oEPIC experience or willingness to learn
- oBasic IT skills in order to provide support to administrative aspect of service delivery.
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oGood basic education
- oNVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oCare certificate - will need to be undertaken if candidate does not already have this qualification.
Experience
Essential
- oTo demonstrate good inter-personal and communication skills
- oClinical Knowledge acquired through training
- oAble to work well within a team
- oAble to work well under pressure, to keep to clinic time constraints to aid the smooth running of the clinic.
- oAwareness of confidentiality issues
- oBasic understanding of medical conditions
- oAwareness of people with sensory impairment
- oAdaptable to every age group
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oPreferably 1 year in acute setting
- oAbility to perform visual acuity tests, tonometry, imaging and visual field tests or willingness to undertake training
- oEPIC experience or willingness to learn
- oBasic IT skills in order to provide support to administrative aspect of service delivery.
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Admin Manager
Esther Meredith
Details
Date posted
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8411306
Job locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom
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