Ophthalmic Imaging Technician
| Posting date: | 14 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,530.00 to £29,114.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26530.00 - £29114.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2025 |
| Location: | Derriford, PL6 5ZF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-0411 |
Summary
Ocular Coherence Tomography imaging of patients. Visual Fields Testing (HVF) Fundus photography (retina) of patients. Specular microscopy of patients. Corneal topography of patients. Visual acuity assessment including IOP measurement Installation of prescribed eye drops. Responsible for the care of the patient whilst undertaking imaging. Maintain strict infection control to avoid cross contamination. Ensure patients have necessary information on pending imaging techniques. Recognise ophthalmic abnormalities to ensure that the relevant areas are imaged. Demonstrate imaging techniques to nursing staff and student nurses' Will include evening and weekend working Ability to work unsupervised during virtual clinic activity. Ability to safely position patients on a range of ophthalmic imaging equipment. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Good interpersonal skills are required when dealing with members of the public, patients and their Carers. The ability to use tact and sensitivity is important whilst respecting the patients needs. Ability to receive and communicate procedural information to staff, agencies, patients, carers and relatives. Liaise with all grades of staff with respect to imaging in the out-patients department, on the wards and operating theatres. Due to the nature of this post (predominantly elderly patient workload) there are often significant communication problems to be overcome. Patients are frequently in an emotional state with sight threatening conditions and may be in pain or sensitive to light following infection, trauma or surgery. The technician must use a range of interpersonal skills to reassure and inform the patient why the imaging is needed and ensure compliance with the often very uncomfortable procedures. Tact, care and sensitivity are needed in responding to the patient & relatives questions about the imaging procedures. Explanations must be tailored to each individual patient taking into account their age, emotional state and ability to understand. Ability to work closely with nurse practitioners and general nursing staff, whilst respecting professional boundaries, is needed to develop the ophthalmic imaging service, to promote good practise and to ensure the efficient delivery of patient care. Good communication with medical and para-medical staff is important in ensuring that imaging meets the clinical need. OTHER The elderly patient workload means that there is a frequent requirement to transfer patients from wheelchairs in a confined working space and assist patients to obtain correct positioning on imaging systems. The imaging cameras & scanners (desk mounted ophthalmic instruments) are large & heavy and with limited For further details please see attached JD&PS.