Ophthalmic Technician - Southampton

18 Week Support; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend hours

Job summary

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

The role involves Saturday and Sunday shifts from 08:00 to 18:00, offering flexible weekend hours and the opportunity to contribute to reduced patient waiting times and improved access to care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Ophthalmology outpatient settings.
• Ability to perform visual acuity assessments with Snellen and LogMAR charts.
• Ability to perform visual field testing (24-2 and 10-2).
• Operate Heidelberg OCT and anterior segment OCT.
• Perform retinal imaging using the Optos system.
• Experience supporting consultants during ophthalmology procedures.
• Accurate patient observations and documentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while delivering patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support ophthalmology outpatient services and weekend clinics.
• Conduct visual acuity assessments, visual field testing and OCT imaging.
• Record patient observations accurately and maintain documentation.
• Assist consultants during a range of ophthalmology procedures.

Skills

Visual acuity assessment

Ophthalmology experience

OCT imaging

Retinal imaging

Clinical documentation

Independent working

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Tools

Heidelberg OCT

Optos imaging

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to support weekend breast clinics in the Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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

• 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.