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Ophthalmic Technician

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Department:Healthcare
Type:REMOTE
Region:Manchester, England
Location:Bolton, England, United Kingdom
Experience:Entry Level
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Job Description

Posted on: August 29, 2026

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

We are looking for applicants who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for Ophthalmology. The successful applicant will work in a busy environment on H2 and community settings. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment. The applicant will be expected to travel to and from community and Hospital sites.

We kindly ask that previous applicants do not apply.

The post holder will work as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, supporting trained staff in all specified aspects of care and providing technical support using a range of Ophthalmic equipment.

  • To provide cross cover into other services including laser, AMD, ward and theatre based services,
  • To provide technical assistance to a range of ophthalmic clinics including but not limited to, glaucoma and retinal virtual model clinics, through operating a range of medical devices underpinned by comprehensive competency standards and compliance with a range of specific clinical guidelines.
  • To work closely with patients ensuring high quality assessments are undertaken, ensuring Trust values and patient’s rights to private and dignified assessment are observed in a risk managed working environment.

The post holder will liaise closely with Optometry, Orthoptist, Ophthalmologists, Nursing, Medical Illustration, other professional and clerical staff, patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder will be required to work in various sites which deliver ophthalmic technical services. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment

Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement.

As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation’s values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.

Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jamil Patel Job title: Department Manager Email address: jamil.patel@boltonft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01204 390736
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