Ophthalmic Technician

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the East Kent Ophthalmic team which has 47 members of staff supporting outpatient ophthalmology clinics across 6 different hospital sites. We are a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who get together virtually once a month for a team meeting.

We are looking to recruit four 22.5 hour vacancies.

The post will involve general patient welfare in addition to specific investigative techniques of patients attending a range of general and specialist ophthalmic clinics. Our clinics generally run Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm but at some sites we also have evening and weekend clinics.

The position will initially be a Band 2 but once the criteria has been met in line with the competency matrix then the applicant will progress to Band 3. There will be further opportunities to develop both academically and professionally within the team.

We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease

Main duties of the job

• General Ophthalmic Clinics

• Assessment of visual acuity of patients of varied ages and literate ability using conventional Snellen Chart and computerised tests.
• Instillation of eye drops as prescribed by the Doctor or protocol to prepare the patient for further ophthalmic examination.
• Assist transfer of patients of limited mobility to examination chair and support ophthalmologist during assessment as necessary.
• Ensure all medical notes are present and in order prior to the appointment.
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the clinic by being alert to waiting patients and ensuring clinics are kept to time as far as is possible.
• Giving advice to patients as instructed by senior staff or by ophthalmologist.
• Any administrative duty associated with the clinic as directed by senior staff including clinical stock controls

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.