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Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Watford, WD18 0HB £27,106 to £28,850 a year inc. HCA Closing Date: 24 November 2026 Permanent - Flexible working, Full time

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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."

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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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