Ophthalmic Technician

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmic team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual.

To undertake specialised measurements of the internal and external eye using a variety of equipment. Visual field assessments using the appropriate choice of equipment.

To undertake specialised imaging of the eye, including Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for clinical purposes.

Maintains clinical records in relation to all procedures carried out.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility. 2.     Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians in running laser lists. 3.  Conduct testing of patient’s Visual fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey visual field analyser. 4.      Complete imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography. 5.      Manage own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service 6.      Identify the required test and, depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.  7.      Use image manipulation and graphics software to optimise image acquisition. 8.      Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair. 9.      To undertake critical analysis of new equipment and report back to the Head of department or other staff. 10.  The keeping of records and statistics and the updating of a computer database, reporting results and trends to Head of Ophthalmic Imaging. Provision of a Visual Field and Ophthalmic Imaging Service.  Overseeing training of imagers and audit of image quality.

Provide Ophthalmic imaging and Visual Field measurement for

Out-patients / in-patients and people attending Eye casualty at UHS.

Provide some training in imaging techniques for all B3 junior staff working within the imaging unit.

Carry out quality assurance and audit of images to maintain accuracy and quality of service.