Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician - Growth & Training

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Learning and development opportunities

Pathway to Excellence designation

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician to support diagnostic imaging and testing for retinal conditions within a busy ophthalmology department.

You will perform visual acuity testing, ophthalmic imaging, and assist in Anti-VEGF injection areas, while contributing to day-to-day clinical governance and patient care across the Trust.

Qualifikationen

• Experience performing ophthalmic investigations including visual acuity and imaging.
• Competence in preparing patients for procedures and administering eye drops.
• Training or familiarity with aseptic technique for intravitreal injections (Anti-VEGF).
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and support the ophthalmology service.

Aufgaben

• Testing and recording of visual acuity.
• Instillation of eye drops following a competency course under supervision.
• Assist with Anti-VEGF injection rooms using aseptic technique.
• Follow up of patients and assist with auditing and pre-angiography medical assessments.
• Referral pathways to low vision services and ECLO where appropriate.
• Participation in training on OCT and other ophthalmic investigations as service expands.

Kenntnisse

Visual acuity testing

Ophthalmic imaging

Eye drops administration

Anti-VEGF injection support

Angiography preparation

Cross-site collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician to support diagnostic imaging and testing for retinal conditions within a busy ophthalmology department.

You will perform visual acuity testing, ophthalmic imaging, and assist in Anti-VEGF injection areas, while contributing to day-to-day clinical governance and patient care across the Trust.