Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician to apply and be part of the Outpatients team, offering excellent patient care and experience at The Centre of Excellence for Eyes (CEE) at The Nightingale Hospital.
CEE provides high volume diagnostic services for ophthalmology patients with new and long-term glaucoma and medical retina conditions. Diagnostic clinics take place through a series of swift ocular tests and imaging which are all completed within a forty-five minute visit. The results are then reviewed virtually by a clinician who writes to the patient with the outcome.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
The overall job purpose is to provide technical support for Ophthalmology Clinics for Glaucoma and Medical Retina patients undertaking a variety of diagnostic tests and contributing to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the clinics.
Diagnostic tests performed include:
1. Digital stereoscopic optic disc photography
2. Optical Coherence Tomography testing
3. Automated Humphrey visual field assessment
4. Visual acuity assessment using LOGMAR
5. Administering eye drops for ocular examination
6. Performing intra ocular pressure readings using eyecare equipment
Working Pattern: Shift pattern is 8am - 6pm over 4 days. NO NIGHT SHIFTS
Person Specification
General Requirements
* See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr