Ophthalmology Imaging Technician

Job summary

We are looking for Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join theTheatres at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust FT. As a UniversityTrust, you will have the chance to grow, develop and to be the best that youcan be.

The post holder will provide Ophthalmic imaging and VisualField measurement for, Out-patients / in-patients and people attending Eyecasualty at UHS.

Main duties of the job

Thepost holder will provide Ophthalmic imaging and Visual Field measurement for,Out-patients / in-patients and people attending Eye casualty at UHS.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Delivery of specialised clinicaldiagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with avery high degree of reproducibility.

Complete imaging of patientsRetina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Funduscamera and software programmes for retinal photography.

In liaison with specialistOphthalmic Consultants, Optometrists and Nursing staff, to ensure accuratediagnosis and care pathway for the patient.

A detailed understanding of theanatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmicconditions is a fundamental requirement of the ophthalmic assistant, thusensuring the best representation of the condition is described in the imaging.

Use image manipulation andgraphics software to optimise image acquisition.

Should be conversant with VisualFields and the pathology of disease so as to be able to undertake withoutsupervision.

The testing of patients visualfields and visual acuity for diagnosis and treatment.

Assessment of patients ability to pass the DVLA(Driving Vehicle Licensing Authority) requirement for Visual Fields and VisualAcuity.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Should be proficient and confident in the imaging of patients Retina, Optic Discs and Corneas using: Optical Coherence Tomography (; Retinal Fundal Photography; Other ophthalmic imaging equipment as necessary. To collate, appoint and adjust patients appointments for Visual Fields, HRT, OCT Demonstrate awareness of NHS

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