Band 4 Ophthalmic Science Assistant

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job overview**:
As an Ophthalmic Science Assistant 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 science manager, ophthalmic science practitioners and ophthalmic science associates 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, tasks & skills required**:

- Perform visual field assessments using the Humphrey visual field analysers.
- Measure and record visual acuity.
- To take a relevant patient history.
- 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.
- Perform optic nerve head and retinal imaging using OCT.
- Perform Optos retinal imaging.
- Obtain images of the anterior segment of the eye using the Anterion
- Take measurements of intraocular pressure using ORA and iCare
- Make use of the specular microscope to capture detailed images of the corneal endothelium

**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.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- A-Levels or NVQ3 or equivalent
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English language and mathematics

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Knowledge of information governance, health and safety, infection control, safeguarding

**Desirable**:

- Experience of working in eye care
- Experience of delivering technician-led ophthalmic services
- Experience working with adults including adults who have significant sensory impairment or learning difficulties
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Technical knowledge of how to set up and operate Humphrey analysers and how to modify testing to ensure accuracy of the results obtained
- Knowledge of refractive errors and how they are corrected with spectacles
- Technical knowledge of how to operate manual and automated lens analyser to assess single vision, bifocal and varifocal lenses
- Knowledge of how to select the most appropriate method for assessing visual acuity taking into account the ability and understanding of individual patients

**Additional Criteria**:
**Essential**:

- Excellent hand / eye coordination, dexterity and speed when performing clinical investigations
- Innovative approach to work and must be able to respond quickly to changes in working practice
- Sound problem solving skills
- Ability to follow protocols accurately and to work under sustained pressure whilst maintaining high

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