Ophthalmic Technician

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for its Ophthalmology Department. You will perform diagnostic testing for a variety of patients using advanced imaging equipment. Full training on necessary equipment and software will be provided, and you will work across multiple sites within the trust.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills are essential; full training will be provided on testing equipment and software used.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing using imaging equipment and visual fields for patients.
• Utilize Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Corneal Topography.
• Work across multiple sites within the trust as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Ophthalmic Technician position in the Ophthalmology Department at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. The department treats patients with medical retina, diabetes, macula and glaucoma. You will work in a friendly modern environment performing diagnostic testing that uses various imaging equipment and visual fields on adults, children and complex patients. This includes Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography and Corneal Topography. Full training will be provided for all testing and the equipment you would need to use, as well as the software programmes used within the trust.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing using imaging equipment and visual fields for adults, children and complex patients.
• Use Fundus Photography, Optical Coherence Tomography and Corneal Topography as part of diagnostic testing.
• Work across sites within the trust, including Royal Stoke Hospital and County Hospital Stafford, as required.
• Keep up to date with software programmes used within the trust; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Computer skills are required; full training will be provided on the testing, equipment and software used within the trust.

About the Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, based across two sites: Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. The trust commits to equality of opportunity and an inclusive culture and offers development opportunities for staff.