Ophthalmic Technician

This interesting and challenging role involves performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. This is an active hands-on job, where you will work face-to-face with patients performing vision assessments, instilling dilating eye drops and using a variety of diagnostic imaging equipment., The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties with respect to ophthalmic photography for the ophthalmology department, in accordance with the needs of the Trust.

You will be required to work within the multidisciplinary team in a cooperative and professional manner, ensuring the ward or department is a safe, clean and a welcoming place for patients, families and staff.

You will be expected to deliver an efficient, professional, skilled and broad range of technical services, using a wide range of equipment. You will undertake your own workload of patients, maintain associated records, and mentor junior staff where required. The post holder will be expected to attend additional training when required and maintain CPD.

A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is essential. Please refer to job description for further information about the role.

We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing high quality patient focused care.

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery