Ophthalmic Technician

at  Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for applicants who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for Ophthalmology. The successful applicant will work in a busy environment on H2 and community settings. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment
The post holder will work as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, supporting trained staff in all specified aspects of care and providing technical support using a range of Ophthalmic equipment.
To provide cross cover into other services including laser, AMD, ward and theatre based services,
To provide technical assistance to a range of ophthalmic clinics including but not limited to, glaucoma and retinal virtual model clinics, through operating a range of medical devices underpinned by comprehensive competency standards and compliance with a range of specific clinical guidelines.
To work closely with patients ensuring high quality assessments are undertaken, ensuring Trust values and patient’s rights to private and dignified assessment are observed in a risk managed working environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with Optometry, Orthoptist, Ophthalmologists, Nursing, Medical Illustration, other professional and clerical staff, patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder will be required to work in various sites which deliver ophthalmic technical services. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation’s values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
1. VOICE values
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of Bolton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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SKILLS

History taking and documentation using specific pro-formas.
Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellen’s/COMPLOG
focimetry
Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers
Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles.
Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment
Auto refraction
Drop instillation for investigative purposes
Calibration of equipment
Assisting in intravitreal injection lists
Assisting in laser clinics
I-Care tonometry
ultrasonic pachymetry
Application form
Portfolio
Interview
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4.OTHER CLINICAL SKILLS

Knowledge and training regarding eye drop compliance aids- ability to educate and teach patients in drop techniques.
Ability to follow departmental protocols including escalation policies to mitigate patients’ clinical risk.
Able to work on own initiative and within the boundaries of the role
Application form
Portfolio
Interview
References
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Please refer the Job description for details