Job overview
The Macula Unit offers a full range of care for Ophthalmology patients across Dorset and Hampshire. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to be trained as a technician specialising in Ophthalmology.
In the role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will be working in the macula suite, within the Eye Outpatient footprint, where we provide macula and retina planned and emergency Ophthalmic procedures. Your role will include performing OCTs (Optical Coherence Tomography), vision tests, eye drop administration, intraocular pressure and assisting health care professionals with intravitreal injections.
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of basic patient care
Desirable
- Knowledge of ophthalmology related procedures and observations
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook (care certificate).
Desirable
- Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties relating to ophthalmology
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience with Visual Field, Eye Tests, Intraocular pressure
- Experience with Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Experience with assisting with intravitreal injections
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This advert is for Ophthalmic technician -Ophthalmology Macula with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Macula suite, West Entrance, Royal Bournemouth Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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