Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cataract suite at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as a Trainee band 4 Ophthalmic Technician supporting doctors within Cataract and corneal clinics. Following the successful completion of Ophthalmic competencies there will be progression to a Band 5 Ophthalmic Technician post.
Main duties of the job
The position will involve undertaking a variety of skills including pre-assessing patients and ensuring they are fit for surgery, Biometry using IOL Master and / or A Scan , corneal topography. Entering post operative refraction data for patients. Working closely with Clinicians and Optometrists within the community.
Testing patients visual acuity, checking Intra-ocular pressures , performing Optical Coherence Tomography.
Person Specification
Ophthalmic Experience
Essential
- Previous Ophthalmic experience
Desirable
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills / verbal / written
Part of a team
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Communication amongst team and MDT members
Qualifications
Essential
- H.C.A. NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
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.
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: 09 September 2025
