Glaucoma Ophthalmic Technician

Job summary

We are looking to expand our current Glaucoma Ophthalmic Technician team within the department to support a busy and well reputable ophthalmic department.

Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service. Duties include performing various ophthalmic investigations including visual field and acuity testing, eye pressure check which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging, supporting the day to day clinic activity within the Glaucoma department and leading the technician-led clinic independently. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner.

Please be advised there is a proposed interview date of 28th September.

Main duties of the job

1.Testing and recording of visual acuity.

2.To carry out Humphrey Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients' dignity and privacy, acting in the patients' best interests at all times.

3. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT) and Non Mydriatic Fundus imaging.

4. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include ORA, Icare, pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patient's refractive status using an auto refractor.

5. To independently run a technician-led clinic for patients that requires glaucoma assessment and diagnostic tests.

6. To assist the acute and outpatient clinical teams with emergency patients, including setting/ clearing up the department. This will include flexible working days with both long and short shifts and cross - site working within the eye department at UHCW and St Cross Hospital.

7. To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles.

Closing date: please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.