Ophthalmic Technicians

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join a busy, multidisciplinary ophthalmology team across Epsom and St Helier sites.

The post involves diagnostic testing and imaging support for adults and children, with opportunities for teaching and clinical audits within established SOPs and protocols. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-quality service across multiple clinics and subspecialties.

Qualifications

• Provide diagnostic testing and imaging across ophthalmology clinics.
• Work across Epsom and St Helier sites with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic tests such as visual acuity, OCT, retinal imaging, corneal topography, biometry and visual field assessment.
• Operate within SOPs and department guidelines.
• Work with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, nurses and other technicians.
• Participate in teaching and clinical audits.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our team of 9 Orthoptists , 5 Optometrists and 8 Ophthalmic Technicians at Epsom & St Helier.

The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nurses & Ophthalmic Technicians in a busy and supportive department. The post will involve working at both Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, with an interesting and varied caseload.

The post holder will contribute in the assessment of patients attending the Ophthalmic department at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals across multiple sites. The post holder will work without direct supervision to provide a high quality technical service including diagnostic testing and imaging for adult and paediatric patients across a variety of sub-specialities under the direction of the Head Orthoptist and Clinical Leads.

The post holder will provide a variety of diagnostic tests following training and achievement of competences. The tests required will include assessment of visual acuity, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) both posterior and anterior, Digital Retinal Imaging, Corneal Topography, Biometry and Visual Field Assessment.

The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

The post holder is expected to participate in departmental teaching and clinical audit.

The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols.

The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.