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Ophthalmic Technician - Aintree Site | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6568397/287-OPHT-55-24 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join St Paul's Eye Unit, Division of Ophthalmology team at Aintree University Hospital Elective Care Centre. This is a fixed term one year appointment .
We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring manner with all ages and abilities and be able to empathise with and support patients and team members. Previous experience of working in an ophthalmic environment is desirable.
Hours to be worked flexibly between Monday - Saturday, 08:00 - 20:00, according to service need.
• Assist and support clinicians in provision of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapy services
• Participate in the development of self and others
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients
• Perform subjective tests of visual function
• Perform objective assessments using ocular imaging
• Assist in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures
• Provide administrative support to the Ophthalmic Diagnostic & Therapy services
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Clinical
• Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen and / or LogMAR charts
• Perform autorefraction as required
• Refer patients for refraction by an optometrist in accordance with agreed protocols.
• Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated & manual focimeters
• Perform visual field examination using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
• Perform rebound tonometry
• Perform OCT and colour retinal imaging
• Accurately & legibly record test results in patient casenotes / ophthalmic database
• Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate
• Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols
Managerial / Leadership
• Manage own clinical workload
• Ensure a safe working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults to the relevant Speciality Lead
• Monitor stock levels of consumables
• Undertake other administrative duties as specified by the Speciality Leads / Manager
• Deliver reliable, effective customer service and contribute to its improvement
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Sep 2024