Weekend Ophthalmic Technician — Flexible Hours

18 Week Support; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend working

Competitive pay

Job summary

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

The role runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 18:00, offering flexible weekend working and an opportunity to contribute to improved access to care. The ideal candidate will have ophthalmology outpatient experience, be proficient in visual acuity and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Ophthalmology outpatient setting.
• Ability to perform visual acuity assessments using Snellen and LogMAR charts.
• Ability to perform visual field testing (24-2 and 10-2).
• Ability to perform OCT using Heidelberg machine.
• Ability to perform Anterior Segment OCT using Heidelberg machine.
• Ability to perform retinal imaging using Optos.
• Experience supporting consultants during Ophthalmology procedures.
• Ability to undertake and record patient observations accurately.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support weekend ophthalmology outpatient services.
• Perform vision tests and imaging as required.
• Assist consultants during ophthalmology procedures and treatments.
• Record patient observations accurately and maintain documentation.
• Provide patient-centered care in a professional outpatient setting.

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

Visual acuity testing

Visual field testing

OCT Heidelberg

Anterior Segment OCT Heidelberg

Retinal imaging Optos

Clinical documentation

Independent working

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Tools

Heidelberg OCT

Optos imaging

Job description

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

The role runs on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 18:00, offering flexible weekend working and an opportunity to contribute to improved access to care. The ideal candidate will have ophthalmology outpatient experience, be proficient in visual acuity and