Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics Technician

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Greater London

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an ophthalmic technician (Band 4) to support ophthalmology outpatient services in a busy department in London. The role involves clinical testing, imaging, and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care across sub-specialties including glaucoma and retina.

You'll perform acuity and field tests, OCT analysis, biometry and retinal imaging, and assist with imaging printing and eye drop instillation per

Qualifications

Band 4 ophthalmic technician role in ophthalmology outpatient department.
Experience with logMAR acuity and visual field testing required.
Knowledge of retinal imaging, OCT and biometry desirable.
Ability to work in a busy multidisciplinary team and adapt to sub-specialties.

Responsibilities

Measurement of visual acuity using logMAR, and other acuity tests.
Perform the relevant visual field test for the patient within Eye Department protocols on the Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with Orthoptic staff where necessary in complex cases.
Perform routine retinal imaging using the appropriate diagnosis protocols.
Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography and provide the required analysis to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment of retinal conditions.
Biometry - To undertake Biometry with a high level of accuracy and speed, using both contact and non-contact methods.
Fundus photography – To take clear accurate photographs of various eye conditions and to record the results on the computer database demonstrating knowledge of the more frequently seen ophthalmic conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Assist in the printing of all modes of ophthalmic imaging as required.
Instil drops for use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Group Directions.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and professional standards and requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.
To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department.
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of the job, implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the workplace, record and report promptly any adverse incident to the appropriate staff, and ensure that equipment in use is safe.
To comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of multi-disciplinary and audits within the ophthalmology department. From this to be able to make recommendations for and implement changes in practice.
Participate in staff meetings, professional clinical meetings and other courses/conferences to maintain CPD and enhance personal knowledge and skill.
Reporting for duty punctually.
Attend such mandatory training as required within the role.
To undertake any other in-house training as required by the Head Orthoptist.
Maintain and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.
Promote Health and Safety of patients, relatives and Trust staff.
There may also be a requirement to undertake other duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.