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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Main duties of the job:

The successful applicant will play an important role in delivering an efficient and high-quality ophthalmic imaging service by:

• Performing specialised ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic investigations.
• Supporting consultant-led outpatient and virtual clinics.
• Producing high-quality diagnostic images suitable for clinical interpretation.
• Delivering compassionate, patient-centred care throughout every stage of the patient’s visit.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
• Contributing to the continued development of the ophthalmology service through innovation, service improvement and quality assurance.

What You Will Do As Part Of The Role

• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Colour Fundus Photography
• Humphrey Visual Field Testing
• Ocular Biometry
• Corneal Topography
• Specular Microscopy
• Auto-refraction where appropriate
• Assisting clinicians during laser clinics
• Visual Acuity Assessment
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement
• Instilling dilating eye drops in accordance with Trust policy
• Assisting with the induction and training of new members of staff

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Science A Level or equivalent experience
• Experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging or relevant field to Level 4 Diploma equivalent
• A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions
• Detailed knowledge of the Visual pathway and how it relates to visual fields defects in different pathologies
• Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser
• Should be proficient, certificated and confident in the imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
• Good, clear communication in order to explain tests to patients who may be hard of hearing or where there are barriers to understanding.
• Methodical approach to tasks as intense concentration for long periods of time is required
• Excellent hand/eye dexterity to be able to make fine adjustments to imaging equipment / apparatus
• Work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets
• Able to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces
• Ability to perform various imagery in dimly lit and dark environments
• Good level of corrected vision to enable the determination of whether an image is clear and sharply focussed

Desirable criteria

• Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
• Management Experience
• The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
• Teaching experience
• Experience of using image manipulation and graphics software