Ophthalmic Technician with a special interest in Vision Screening: Sponsorship Available

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The Orthoptic Department at South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to recruit an Ophthalmic Technician with special interest in Vision Screening.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about eye carewith a strong focus in paediatric ophthalmology
  • Self motivated and proactive who will enjoy planning their own workload and diary.
  • Adaptable and flexible and able to adjust roles or tasks as needed for the teams success.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) Band 4 role. The post involves working as part of the multi-professional ophthalmology team at Warwick/ Stratford Hospital Eye Units and also in school environments. The post involves travel between locations in the South Warwickshire and the Solihull areas.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Assistant Practitioner is to deliver a high quality, caring and compassionate patient care. The post holder will be undertake assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care needs for a defined group of patients under the indirect supervision of a registered professional in their specialist area. The post holders are required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of ophthalmic care within South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • One or more RQF level 3 or SCQF levels 7-8 qualification(s) or equivalent level qualification, including English and Maths key skills
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Completion of the e-learning for Health Child Vision Screening resource and assessment tool

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience as Ophthalmic Technician (to diploma level)

Desirable

  • Previous administration experience

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates a good understanding of Ophthalmology processes.
  • Able to efficiently plan work and manage time
  • Demonstrates knowledge of research based practices

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Able to work as an effective team member
  • Able to express self clearly and confidently – verbal and written
  • Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
  • Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
  • Able to achieve personal objectives

Other Job Requirements

Essential

  • Flexible
  • Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
  • Car Driver/Independent means of transport

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).

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

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