Bank Ophthalmic Technician

1 week ago

London WU HJ, United Kingdom Bupa Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

Bank Ophthalmic Technician

Bank Ophthalmic Technician

Based Onsite, London Medical, W1U 5HJ

Bank Contract

Available shifts (Mon 8-4, Wed 12-8, Fri 9-5/10-6)

Competitive Hourly Rate

We make health happen

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Ophthalmology team at London Medical, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical environment. As a Bank Ophthalmic Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations, assisting clinicians, and performing essential diagnostic tests that directly impact patient outcomes.

How you'll help us make health happen

You'll work closely with consultants and senior staff to provide both clinical and administrative support, ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-focused service. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing routine ophthalmic diagnostic tests, such as:

o Visual acuity measurement

o Visual fields (Humphrey)

o OCT scans (Spectralis)

o Fundus photography (Clarus 500)

o Biometry (Lenstar)

o Pachymetry and tonometry (including Icare)

  • Preparing clinical rooms and equipment, ensuring machines are clean, calibrated, and safe.

  • Assisting consultants and nursing staff during clinics and minor procedures (e.g., IVI lists).

  • Applying eye drops under PGD (where trained and competent).

  • Maintaining accurate patient records and supporting infection prevention and control protocols.

This role offers hands-on experience in a modern ophthalmology service and is ideal for someone looking to expand their clinical skills in a flexible, bank-based position.

Key Requirement

Essential

  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting (ideally ophthalmology or diagnostic role).

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.

  • Ability to work flexibly and manage time effectively.

  • IT literacy and confidence with electronic health record systems.

Desirable

  • Experience with ophthalmic equipment and diagnostic tests.

  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.

  • NVQ or equivalent qualification in healthcare.

Why London Medical (part of Bupa)?

Bupa are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

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