ophthalmic technician

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an ophthalmic technician to join their progressive ophthalmology team. The role involves performing diagnostic imaging tests, ensuring infection control, and contributing to a safe working environment. Candidates should possess attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology. Opportunities for career development and flexible working are offered, alongside a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diagnostic tests on patients with eye conditions.
• Understanding of infection control policy and equipment management.
• Reliability and commitment to high quality patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Perform ophthalmic imaging tests as requested by healthcare professionals.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in imaging areas.
• Contribute to a supportive and friendly working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology

Tools

Specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join our progressive ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London.

You will be based within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nursing and other support staff across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing ophthalmic imaging tests and duties as requested by healthcare professionals to enable diagnosis, clinical assessment, records, teaching, publication, research and medico-legal purposes.
• Have an understanding of the needs for universal precautions at all times and be aware of the infection control policy when equipment is used.
• Have an understanding of any equipment used, safe storage, health and safety recommendations and report any breakages to the Ophthalmic Photography Team Lead.
• Contribute towards the maintenance of a safe environment within the unit by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of imaging areas.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

This interesting and challenging role involves performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is desirable. Please refer to job description for further information about the role.

We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.