Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Ophthalmic Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality eye care services. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of eye anatomy and a passion for assisting in ophthalmic procedures.
Responsibilities:
· Delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.
· Accurately enter patient data into each imaging platform, to ensure the images captured are for the correct patient.
· In liaison with specialist Ophthalmic Consultants, Optometrists and Nursing staff, to 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 assistant, 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.
Experience:
· Should be proficient and confident in the imaging of patients Retina, Optic Discs and Corneas using: Optical Coherence Tomography (O.C.T.); Retinal Fundal Photography; Other ophthalmic imaging equipment as necessary.
· Be expected to study for further qualifications in ophthalmic imaging/measurements and related work.
· Demonstrate awareness of NHS
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.13 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details