Band 4 Ophthalmic Technician-Ophthalmology

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 community

based diagnostic hubs to provide clinical and technical services. You will work under the direction

of the ophthalmic technical service manager, lead ophthalmic technicians & senior ophthalmic

technicians to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and care of new and follow-up patients. Make

safe and effective use of a range of highly complex expensive diagnostic instruments adhering to

defined protocols and guidelines. Report diagnostic test results to ophthalmologists and

professional staff. Adapt tests to match clinical observations and the age, cognitive and physical

ability of patients. Accommodate flexible and variable clinical schedules, potentially ranging

between four hospital sites and community based settings, including evening and weekend hours.

Contribute to smooth running of the department and provision of diagnostic services

recommending adjustments to match patient priority and case mix. Recommend improvements

and 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 analyser

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

Taking relevant patient history and accurately record on the appropriate platform

Measure & 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 pupilometer

Measure spectacle prescriptions using manual & automated focimetry

Perform optic nerve head & retinal imaging using OCT. Scan assessments will include Spectralis of the macular, optic disc & extramacular areas, autofluorescence imaging and multi-coloured imaging

Perform 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 Anterion

Take measurements of intraocular pressure using ORA & iCare

Make use of the specular microscope to capture detailed images of the corneal endothelium

To 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. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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