We're proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.
Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 28.5 hours per week (3.5 days per week.) Job ref 273-DN-8345710
Site Morfield Eye Hospital St Ann's Town London Salary £31,554 - £33,270 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/10/2026 23:59
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof - Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
This post is based at the St. Ann’s satellite sites of Moorfields Eye Hospital which is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.
The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision.
The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.
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 centered care principles.
Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at 19 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patient’s homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national center for eye care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical and Patient Care
- Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
- Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
- To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Professional Responsibilities
- Is accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
- Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.
Communication
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
- Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising as appropriate with medical staff other member of the care team and management.
Education & Professional Development
- Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.
- Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Perform a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging such as.
- Visual acuity assessment
- Intraocular pressure measurement
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT )
Accurately documenting and uploading result to electronic patient records.
Clinical Support
- Support the multidisciplinary team during clinical procedures.
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment to infection control standards.
- Administer eye drops in line with training, competency, and local policy.
- Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to senior staff promptly.
- Open and close clinics as required.
Patient-Centred Care
- Deliver compassionate, respectful, and dignified patient care.
- Respond sensitively to patients’ individual emotional, physical, and cultural needs.
- Provide reassurance and answer basic patient enquiries.
Person specification
Knowledge
- System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement
Skills
- Skills in preforming diagnostics in ophthalmology
- Minimum 1 year's experience in Diagnostics
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
Education
- ‘O’ level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Kimberly Cadogan-Ramcharan Job title Senior Ophthalmic Technician / Team Lead Email address k.cadogan-ramcharan@nhs.net Telephone number 07368601558 Additional information N/A
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Ophthalmic Technician in City of London employer: Moorfields
Moorfields Eye Hospital is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions truly matter. With a commitment to employee growth through continuous learning opportunities, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including NHS pension membership and wellness support, you will thrive in a culture that prioritises kindness and excellence. Located in London, you'll be part of a pioneering institution at the forefront of ophthalmic care, with exciting prospects as we transition to our state-of-the-art Oriel site in Camden.
