University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ophthalmic Imaging team in University Hospital Southampton Hospital as one of our skilled Ophthalmic Technicians who will need to have the following:
Provide a range of Ophthalmic imaging and Visual Field measurement for the Eye Unit Out-patients / in-patients and people attending Eye causality at UHS. There is also an expectation to help cover our satellite clinic in Lymington New Forest Hospital on rotation.
Provide direct supervision and training in imaging techniques for all junior staff and medical students within the imaging department at the Eye Outpatients unit.
Deliver education and presentations on the role of ophthalmic imaging. Undertake compiling of Standard Operating Procedures and Imaging policies.
To be competent in the use of specialised ophthalmic imaging equipment used for diagnostic measurements of the internal and external eye as well as visual field assessment using the appropriate choice of equipment.
To undertake specialised photography of the Eye, including Fundus photography, anterior segment imaging and fluorescein angiography for clinical purposes.
Maintains accurate clinical records in relation to all procedures carried out.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.
In liaison with specialist Ophthalmic Consultants and Optometrists, ensure accurate diagnosis and care pathway for the patient.
A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions is a fundamental requirement of the ophthalmic technician, thus ensuring the best representation of the condition is described in the imaging.
Should be conversant with Visual Fields and the pathology of disease so as to be able to undertake without supervision: The testing of patient’s Visual fields and Visual Acuity for diagnosis and treatment.
Assessment of patient’s ability to pass the DVLA (Driving Vehicle Licensing Authority) requirement for Visual Fields and Visual Acuity.
Should be proficient certificated and confident in the imaging of patients Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas and External Eye using:
1 Fundus camera and software programmes for fluorescein angiography, Indocyanine Green angiography and retinal photography.
2 Heidelberg Retinal Tomography. (H.R.T.)
3 Heidelberg Spectralis (HRA)
4 Optical Coherence Tomography (O.C.T.)
5 Photo Slit-Lamp.
6 Handheld Cameras.
7 Pentacam / Specular Microscopy
8 Other Ophthalmic imaging equipment as necessary
Analyse, judge and advise on imaging requests.
Discuss clinical imaging procedures with patients and ensure that all consent forms are completed
Manage their own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service
Discusses test procedures with patients, relatives or carers who may have physical/learning disabilities, or whose first language is not English.
Understands the patient’s medical condition and can answer questions from patients, relatives or carers, and can judge if the patient is able to perform the appropriate test requested.
Communicates test results with doctors where urgent intervention is required.
Discusses complex technical information with colleagues in relation to photographic equipment used to ensure optimum results are obtained for clinical and research purposes.
