Ophthalmic Visual Field Tech — Flexible NHS Role

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

NHS pension

Discount schemes

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Visual Field Technician to join the Ophthalmology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will perform automated visual field tests, assess spectacles with focimetry, and support patients during testing while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. The NHS offers generous leave, pension, and wellbeing support as part of a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing visual field tests or ophthalmic diagnostics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients during testing.
• Experience maintaining records and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated visual field tests using the Humphrey Field Analyser.
• Accurately assess spectacle prescriptions using automated focimetry.
• Clearly instruct and support patients throughout testing procedures.
• Enter results into the electronic patient notes system and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic equipment and manage office supplies.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient instruction

Tools

Humphrey Field Analyser

Automated focimetry

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Visual Field Technician to join the Ophthalmology Department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will perform automated visual field tests, assess spectacles with focimetry, and support patients during testing while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. The NHS offers generous leave, pension, and wellbeing support as part of a supportive working environment.