Ophthalmic Technician - Diagnostic Imaging & Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Weekend pay

Bonus scheme

Sickness policy

Pension

Eye tests

Glasses discount

Wellbeing service

Cycle to work

Death in service

Learning and development

Multidisciplinary team

Modern environment

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support high-quality eye care. You will perform diagnostic tests and clinical assessments to aid diagnosis, monitoring and management of eye conditions, recording results in electronic patient records.

Working with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider team, you will explain procedures to patients, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, efficient, patient-centered ophthalmology service.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual acuity testing, visual field analysis, OCT imaging, fundus photography and intraocular pressure measurement.
• Record results accurately in electronic patient records and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Explain procedures to patients and work with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider team.

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to support high-quality eye care. You will perform diagnostic tests and clinical assessments to aid diagnosis, monitoring and management of eye conditions, recording results in electronic patient records.

Working with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider team, you will explain procedures to patients, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a safe, efficient, patient-centered ophthalmology service.