Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician

Job summary

Main duties of the job

*Assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of neuro-ophthalmic conditions and glaucoma by performing visual field assessments using the Humphrey visual field analysers.

*Measure and record visual acuity using the appropriate refractive correction using a Snellen, Sheridan Gardner, Kays or LogMAR as appropriate, including measurement of contrast sensitivity.

*To take a relevant patient history and accurately record on the appropriate platform.

*Measure and record colour vision function using Ishihara pseudo isochromatic plates and the automated CAD analyser.

*Obtain refraction measurements using handheld and floor standing auto-refractors.

*To evaluate and document pupillary reactions by using the automated pupilometer.

*Accurately measure spectacle prescriptions using manual and automated focimetry. This can include the assessment of single vision lenses, bifocals or varifocals. Accurate measurement is essential for calculation of the appropriate lens to be used during visual field testing.

*Perform optic nerve head and retinal imaging using OCT on patients attending consultant and technical led clinics with a range of ocular diseases. Scan assessments will include Spectralis of the macular, optic disc and extramacular areas, autofluorescence imaging and multi-coloured imaging. The required imaging will extend as technology evolves and related scanners become available

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.