# Orthoptic Assistant/Ophthalmic Technician

**Company**: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: London
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: £34186.00 to £37389.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (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.

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.

The successful candidate will have good basic education, NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience, and demonstrate good inter-personal and communication skills. Clinical knowledge acquired through training is essential, as well as the ability to work well within a team and under pressure.

The salary for this role is £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata).

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.

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## Skills

### Required
- visual acuity tests
- tonometry
- imaging
- visual field tests
- EPIC
- basic IT skills

### Nice to have
- 1 year in acute setting
- Care certificate

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