Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician in a friendly environment focused on multi-professional collaboration. This part-time role involves performing essential clinical testing, including OCT scans and visual fields assessments, while contributing to teaching and clinical audits. Ideal for those with a background in diagnostic Optometry or Ophthalmology, this position offers an opportunity to enhance your clinical skills in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about eye care and eager to grow, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnostic Optometry/Ophthalmology work is advantageous.
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans.
• Manage equipment issues and liaise with external providers.
• Support colleagues with personal development.

Skills

Ophthalmic Photography

Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Visual Fields Assessment

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Diagnostic Optometry/Ophthalmology

Tools

Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser

Optos Widefield Camera

Job description

Job summary

Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Department: Optometry, Eye Clinic

Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum, pro rata

Hours: 29.00 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The eye clinic, which is shortly moving to Lloyds Court Central Milton Keynes, is a friendly environment where multi-professional working is encouraged. At Milton Keynes University Hospital, our Optometry department, consisting of Optometrists and Ophthalmic Technicians, provides invaluable support to our Consultants, Medical staff, Orthoptists, and Nurses within the busy outpatient eye clinic.

We are looking to recruit a part-time enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician with excellent communication skills to join our team to provide clinical testing of visual fields, ophthalmic photography, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), and corneal topography.

We are actively involved in teaching and clinical audit. Previous experience in diagnostic Optometry / Ophthalmology work is an advantage with this post. This role would suit a hospital-based Ophthalmic Technician or a community-based Optical Assistant interested in gaining extended clinical skills.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Dr Louise James, Head Optometrist, on 01908 995525.

Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply. This role cannot be sponsored.

Interview date: Week commencing 16/06/2025.

Main duties of the job

1. To carry out Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans.
2. To carry out anterior segment imaging and fundus photography with the Optos widefield camera.
3. To undertake visual fields assessment using the Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser.
4. Testing and recording vision using a sight test chart - Snellen and LogMAR.
5. To undertake administrative and clerical duties as required.
6. To manage any working problems in the absence of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician, e.g., cancelling clinics due to staff sickness or unforeseen absences.
7. To liaise with IT and EBME to discuss equipment problems and technical updates.
8. Liaise with external equipment providers to manage technical problems and training updates.
9. Gather information for audits and present at the annual Optometry Department Audit.
10. Support other Ophthalmic Imaging Technician colleagues with personal development.

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'