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Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmic Technician at Watford General Hospital & St Albans City Hospital
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850 a year inc. HCA
Working Pattern
Full-time / On-site
Location
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB
Closing Date
24 November 2026
Qualifications & Related Pathways
NVQ Level 3
Desirable
"Candidates with other relevant scientific or nursing backgrounds could be considered, and training could be provided."
— Job summary
Experience Required
6 - 12 Months Experience
Essential
"Applicants should have 6 -12 months experience working as an ophthalmic technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications."
— Job summary
Key Skills
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Desirable
"The main responsibilities are to carry out visual field assessments and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (optical coherence tomography) and visual acuity assessment for ophthalmology clinics."
Requisition Details
- Job ID: #10613
- Employer: NHS Jobs
- Location: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB
- Closing Date: 24 November 2026
- Contract: Permanent - Flexible working, Full time
- Last Verified: 2026-11-13
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