Ophthalmic Technician (Bank)

Job Description:
Bank Ophthalmic Technician
Based on site, London Medical, W1U 5HJ
Bank Contract - to cover sickness, holiday & other absences
Salary: £18 per hour
Monday to Friday
Various Shifts - 8am to 4pm, 10am to 6pm and 12pm to 8pm
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:
Visual acuity measurement
Visual fields (Humphrey)
OCT scans (Spectralis)
Fundus photography (Clarus 500)
Biometry (Lenstar)
Pachymetry and tonometry (including Icare)
Pentacam
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.
Admin work.
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 Requirements
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.
Time Type:
Part time
Job Area:
Clinical Services
Locations:
London Medical