Trainee Ophthalmic Technician Role with Sponsorship in Shrewsbury: Apply Now

Location
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
27,485 – 30,162 per year

About The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
They’re one of the busiest NHS Trusts in the Midlands, serving communities with dedication and care. At The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, their cataract suite is known for its supportive environment where patients receive life-changing treatments and staff grow in skills and confidence. Joining their team means stepping into a workplace that values learning, collaboration, and patient-centred impact.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth: structured progression from Trainee Band 4 to Band 5 Ophthalmic Technician after competencies are achieved
• Specialist training: hands-on experience with ophthalmic equipment and techniques
• Supportive team: work alongside clinicians, optometrists, and multi-disciplinary staff who guide you daily
• NHS benefits: generous holiday, pension scheme, and staff wellbeing support

Requirements

• H.C.A. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Previous ophthalmic experience with willingness to build further skills
• Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to support patients and colleagues positively
• Enthusiasm for learning new techniques and contributing to patient care

Salary Details

This role starts at Band 4 with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per year, with clear progression to Band 5 upon completion of ophthalmic competencies.

About the Role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a vital part in helping patients through their cataract and corneal care journey. You’ll support doctors in clinics and perform key diagnostic tests, from pre-assessments to imaging. Every task you carry out, whether it’s biometry or checking intra-ocular pressures, directly shapes a patient’s treatment pathway. If you’ve been looking for a role that combines technical skill with meaningful patient impact, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-assessing patients and confirming readiness for surgery to ensure safe care
• Carrying out biometry using IOL Master or A Scan to guide accurate surgical planning
• Performing corneal topography to assist clinicians with diagnosis and treatment choices
• Recording post-operative refraction data to track recovery outcomes
• Testing visual acuity and intra-ocular pressures to monitor patient eye health
• Conducting Optical Coherence Tomography to provide detailed retinal imaging for clinicians

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds, and they encourage diversity across their workforce.

Employer Details

• Company Name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
• Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
• Contact: Recruitment Team, The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Reference Number
SATH/OPHTH/0825

How To Apply
Interested and ready to grow your career in ophthalmology? Apply now before the closing date on 09 September 2025.