Ophthalmic Technician - Basingstoke

18 Week Support; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible weekend working

Professional and supportive clinical环境

Job summary

18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to support weekend breast clinics in Hampshire. You will work alongside consultants and registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care in a professional outpatient setting.

The role requires ophthalmology outpatient experience, proficiency in visual testing (Snellen/LogMAR), visual fields (24-2, 10-2), OCT imaging with Heidelberg, anterior segment OCT, and retinal imaging with Optos.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ophthalmology outpatient setting.
• Ability to perform visual acuity testing with Snellen and LogMAR charts.
• Experience with visual field protocols (24-2 and 10-2).
• Proficiency in OCT imaging using Heidelberg devices.
• Proficiency in anterior segment OCT using Heidelberg devices.
• Experience performing retinal imaging with Optos.
• Experience supporting consultants during ophthalmology procedures.
• Accurate patient observations and thorough clinical documentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support weekend ophthalmic testing and imaging within outpatient clinics.
• Work alongside consultants and registered healthcare professionals.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a professional outpatient setting.
• Maintain accurate patient observations and documentation.
• Contribute to a professional and supportive clinical environment.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Visual acuity testing

Visual field testing (24-2, 10-2)

OCT imaging (Heidelberg)

Anterior segment OCT (Heidelberg)

Retinal imaging (Optos)

Clinical documentation

Patient observations

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Heidelberg OCT

Optos imaging system

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to support weekend breast clinics in the Hampshire. Working alongside consultants and registered healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care within a professional outpatient setting.

Ophthalmic Technician

Days: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 08:00 - 18:00

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to support weekend breast clinics in the Hampshire. Working alongside consultants and registered healthcare professionals, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care within a professional outpatient setting.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within an Ophthalmology outpatient setting.
• Ability to perform visual acuity assessments using Snellen and LogMar charts.
• Ability to perform visual field testing, including 24-2 and 10-2 protocols.
• Ability to perform Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) using the Heidelberg machine.
• Ability to perform Anterior Segment OCT using the Heidelberg machine.
• Ability to perform retinal imaging using the Optos.
• Experience supporting consultants during a range of Ophthalmology procedures and treatments.
• The ability to undertake and record patient observations accurately.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while providing excellent patient-centred care.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible weekend working.
• Work alongside experienced consultants in your speciality.
• Professional and supportive clinical environment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunity to help reduce patient waiting times and improve access to care.