Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for a fixed-term post in the Ophthalmology department.As an Ophthalmic Technician you will work within the ophthalmology department and communitybased diagnostic hubs to provide clinical and technical services.
You will work under the directionof the ophthalmic technical service manager, lead ophthalmic technicians & senior ophthalmictechnicians to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and care of new and follow-up patients.
Makesafe and effective use of a range of highly complex expensive diagnostic instruments adhering todefined protocols and guidelines.
Report diagnostic test results to ophthalmologists andprofessional staff.
Adapt tests to match clinical observations and the age, cognitive and physicalability of patients.
Accommodate flexible and variable clinical schedules, potentially rangingbetween four hospital sites and community based settings, including evening and weekend hours.Contribute to smooth running of the department and provision of diagnostic servicesrecommending adjustments to match patient priority and case mix.
Recommend improvementsand changes to departmental policies, guidelines and protocols at departmental meetings.Maintain personal knowledge and skills undertaking training and development as required.
Main duties of the job Assist in the diagnosis & monitoring of ophthalmic conditions by performing visual field assessments using the Humphrey visual field analyserMeasure & record visual acuity using the appropriate refractive correction using a Snellen, Sheridan Gardner, Kays or LogMAR, including measurement of contrast sensitivityTaking relevant patient history and accurately record on the appropriate platformMeasure & record colour vision function using Ishihara pseudo isochromatic plates and the automated CAD analyser.Obtain refraction measurements using handheld & floor standing auto-refractors.To evaluate & document pupillary reactions using the automated pupilometerMeasure spectacle prescriptions using manual & automated focimetryPerform optic nerve head & retinal imaging using OCT. Scan assessments will include Spectralis of the macular, optic disc & extramacular areas, autofluorescence imaging and multi-coloured imagingPerform Optos reliably & efficiently on patients attending with a range of ocular diseases.
Scans will include Red/Green (Multicolour), Auto-fluorescence (BAF)Obtain images of the anterior segment of the eye using the AnterionTake measurements of intraocular pressure using ORA & iCareMake use of the specular microscope to capture detailed images of the corneal endotheliumTo undertake Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) training & apply within all elements of the clinical setting where appropriate About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential * A-Levels or NVQ3 or equivalent * 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English language and mathematics Experience Essential * Knowledge of information governance, health and safety, infection control, safeguarding