Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job Summary
Ophthalmic Imaging Technician
The eye clinic is a friendly environment where multi-professional working is encouraged. At Milton Keynes University Hospital our Optometry department, consisting of seven Optometrists and six Ophthalmic Technicians, provides invaluable support to our Consultants, Medical staff, Orthoptists and Nurses within the busy outpatient eye clinic.
We are looking to recruit a full-time enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician with excellent communication skills to join our team to provide clinical testing of visual fields, ophthalmic photography, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) and corneal topography. We are actively involved in teaching and clinical audit. Previous experience in diagnostic Optometry / Ophthalmology work is an advantage with this post. This role would suit a hospital based Ophthalmic Technician, or a community-based Optical Assistant interested in gaining extended clinical skills.
About us
NHS Staff Survey – Staff levels have significantly improved since 2022, with employees agreeing that”there are enough staff at this organisation for me to do my job properly.” 35.15%
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and relationship skills
To produce accurate and reliable results by carefully instructing and supervising patients. This requires good communication skills, particularly in situations where barriers exist such as loss of hearing, visual impairment, or other learning or physical disability.
Analytical skills
To perform OCT scanning and ocular photography using the automated Topcon OCT analyser and Optos widefield camera in accordance with Ophthalmology Departmental Protocols.
To perform Visual Fields assessment using the automated Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser in accordance with Ophthalmology Departmental Protocols.
Planning and organisation skills
To access and review previous patient notes within the electronic document management (EDM) system.
To use the hospital IT system (ECare) to check that the patient has an appropriate follow up appointment.
Responsibility patient/client care
To ensure comprehensive, clear clinical written records are completed, and that these comply with Trust policy.
To bring to the attention of the Ophthalmologist responsible for management of the patient, any significant changes in scan / test images or visual acuity
Responsibility for policy and service development
To ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures are up to date in accordance with new or upgraded equipment
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources
To be responsible for daily maintenance of the OCT, Visual Fields, Optos camera and other technical equipment by cleaning and maintaining equipment in line with departmental protocols.
To monitor stock levels of equipment and reorder if needed.
Responsibility staff management/leadership/training
To undertake appropriate training in technical equipment under the supervision of the Lead Ophthalmic Imaging Technician, Head Optometrist and Clinical Ophthalmologist at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
To maintain technical competency in core areas and expand and develop expertise in new aspects and applications of medical imaging.
Duties in relation to information resources
To comply with Trust Information Governance policy
Responsibility research and development
To contribute to and present at the annual Optometry departmental Audit
Freedom to act
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
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