Senior Ophthalmic Technician
Help Shape Exceptional Patient Outcomes Through Specialist Eye Care

Are you an experienced Ophthalmic Technician with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care? Do you thrive in a clinical environment where precision, professionalism and compassion make a real difference every day?

We are looking for a Senior Ophthalmic Technician to join our dedicated Outpatients team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated professional to play a key role in supporting the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic and neurological conditions through advanced diagnostic testing and patient assessment.

Working closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert technical support, deliver high-quality visual assessments independently, and contribute to an exceptional patient experience from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing
As our Senior Ophthalmic Technician, you'll be responsible for performing a wide range of specialist diagnostic assessments, including:

• Visual acuity testing
• Visual field assessments
• OCT imaging
• Oculus Pentacam examinations
• Intraocular pressure measurements

You'll also:

• Independently perform and record high-quality ophthalmic diagnostic tests
• Identify and escalate abnormal findings to the Consultant team
• Accurately maintain patient records and diagnostic results
• Explain procedures clearly and reassure patients throughout their journey
• Support service quality, governance, risk management and continuous improvement activities
• Act as a mentor and positive role model for junior colleagues and learners
• Assist with departmental coordination during periods of senior staff absence
• Champion excellent patient care while maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times

About You
We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced within an ophthalmic technician role through formal qualifications and/or substantial practical experience (minimum 2 years)
• Passionate about ophthalmology and delivering exceptional patient outcomes
• Confident performing diagnostic testing independently and accurately
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• An excellent communicator who can explain technical information in a clear, patient-friendly way
• IT literate and comfortable working with clinical systems and diagnostic equipment
• A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge
• Committed to continuous learning, professional development and service improvement

Why Join Us?
At the heart of our service is a commitment to providing outstanding care through our values of Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity and Pride. You'll join a supportive team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference and delivering the very best experience for every patient.

What We Offer

• Salary of £39,916.50 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work with advanced ophthalmic diagnostic technology
• A rewarding role where your expertise directly impacts patient care and clinical outcomes

Apply Today
If you're ready to advance your ophthalmic career and join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Job reference: 122757
Department: Outpatients
Location: East Grinstead
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Closing date: 04/12/2026