Ophthalmic Technician: OCT & Visual Field Specialist

NHS; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join our Ophthalmology team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). You will undertake diagnostic tests including visual acuity assessments and OCT imaging to support clinicians in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of eye conditions.

This role suits someone with ophthalmic experience looking to develop skills while collaborating with nurses, clinicians and consultants to deliver excellent patient

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level).
• NVQ 3.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians by undertaking diagnostic tests that support patients' assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring patient dignity and privacy.
• Testing and recording of visual acuity; instillation of eye drops under supervision; obtain OCT images.
• Maintain the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser database; assist out-of-hours Eye team with emergencies.

Skills

Visual acuity testing / field testing

Ability to train others

Ophthalmic experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

NVQ 3

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to join our Ophthalmology team on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week). You will undertake diagnostic tests including visual acuity assessments and OCT imaging to support clinicians in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of eye conditions.

This role suits someone with ophthalmic experience looking to develop skills while collaborating with nurses, clinicians and consultants to deliver excellent patient