Job Description

We are looking to expand our current Ophthalmic Technician team within the department to support a busy and well reputable ophthalmic department.



Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service. Duties include performing various ophthalmic investigations including visual field and acuity testing, which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging and day to day administrative tasks. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner.



Please be advised sponsorship is not eligible for this post.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



Testing and recording of visual acuity Intraocular pressure (IOP)



Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff as per internal guidelines are met.



To carry out basic procedures which are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These will include assisting in the Anti-VEGF injection rooms using strict aseptic technique measures, follow up of patients, auditing, medical assessment of patients prior to Eye injection or angiography, referral to low vision and the ECLO, and possible future training on OCT depending on expansion of service



Working pattern may include flexible working days with both long and short shifts and cross site working within the eye department at UHCW and St Cross Hospital



To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles such as service required as phlebotomy and cannulation, OCT and microperimetry and Angiography



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles.



To be aware of developments in ophthalmology and to undergo further training as required by Medical Retinal lead nurse.



To attend in-service training and support meetings where provided. Participation in clinical governance meetings.



To care for and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used within the Outpatient clinic at UHCW and St Cross



To adhere to the provisions in the Health and Safety at Work Act and to work within the guidelines of hospital policies and procedures.



To be aware of, and comply with, the fire policy and procedures for control of infection.



To maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives at all times.



To participate in performance review and agree objectives for continuous development.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.