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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

As an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician, you will provide a high-quality visual field and diagnostic imaging service for outpatients, inpatients, and patients attending Eye Emergency.

Working closely with Ophthalmic Consultants, Optometrists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialised ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic procedures to a consistently high and reproducible standard. This includes accurately recording patient information on each imaging platform and ensuring that all images and results are assigned to the correct patient.
• Supporting the accurate diagnosis and ongoing care of patients with a range of ophthalmic conditions by working closely with Ophthalmic Consultants, Optometrists, and Nursing staff.

Applicants should have experience of, or be able to demonstrate competence in, using ophthalmic equipment such as:

• Humphrey visual field analyser
• Focimeter
• LOGMAR chart
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Retinal fundus photography equipment
• Other relevant ophthalmic imaging equipment

The role also includes undertaking visual field and visual acuity assessments for diagnosis and treatment, including assessments relating to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) requirements.

You should be confident in producing clear and accurate images of the retina, optic discs, and corneas, using your knowledge and practical experience to obtain the best possible representation of each patient’s condition.

While the role is primarily based at University Hospital Southampton, there will also be a requirement to support our satellite clinic at Lymington New Forest Hospital on a rotational basis.

Person specification

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 focused

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

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Communication
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Coordination
• Data entry
• Interpersonal skills
• General IT skills
• Organisational skills
• Working under pressure