Job summary Are you an Ophthalmic technician looking for an exciting new role? As a Lead Ophthalmic technician, you will provide an efficient specialised support service to all patients allocated for diagnostic testing and face to face assessment. The post holder will work alongside members of the medical, medical imaging, administrative, nursing team and other allied health professionals. They will support the research nursing staff and medical team in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives, and carers, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. The post holder will supervise and teach/train all members of the multidisciplinary team in ophthalmic imaging. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance of ophthalmic imaging equipment. Work with IT to network new equipment and troubleshooting issues with existing equipment. Main duties of the job Communication and relationship skills, liaising with other team members as well as patients ensuring that information delivered is understood fully Technical skills and experience including being able to undertake vision acuity tests using Logmar and Snellen formulation independently; and performing a range of other ophthalmology tests as described in the job description. Responsibility for ensuring equipment is available and in good working order, arranging repairs when required Image uploading for clinical trials About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year Per anum - Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8697LD Job locations CMH London NW10 7NS Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oNational Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience Certificate in OCT acquisition and fundus photography. Certificate in anatomy of the eye Evidence of continued professional development Desirable oFoundation degree in Ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent Knowledge and experience Essential Able to perform all imaging tests required for patient requiring ophthalmic assessment and treatment. Wide experience of ophthalmic technical imaging equipment. Ability to train and supervise staff/colleagues. Desirable Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, calibration of equipment, technical experience. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential oNational Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience Certificate in OCT acquisition and fundus photography. Certificate in anatomy of the eye Evidence of continued professional development Desirable oFoundation degree in Ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent Knowledge and experience Essential Able to perform all imaging tests required for patient requiring ophthalmic assessment and treatment. Wide experience of ophthalmic technical imaging equipment. Ability to train and supervise staff/colleagues. Desirable Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, calibration of equipment, technical 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. 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address CMH London NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)