University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Lymington Eye Outpatients are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused, friendly and enthusiastic individual, as part of our expanding service. The service runs from Monday-Friday with an 8-6pm shift pattern.
The successful candidate will be working in a team of 7 team members, who carry out a wide range of roles & responsibilities that includes visual acuity assessment, measuring intra-ocular pressures, instilling eye drops when needed, assisting the clinicians in running laser lists, and operating various imaging equipment. We also support clinics at our Main Ophthalmology site in Southampton General Hospital, so some off-site working will be required.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
Job responsibilities
1. Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.
2. Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians in running laser lists.
3. Conduct testing of patients' Visual fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey visual field analyser.
4. Complete imaging of patients' Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
5. Manage own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service.
6. Identify the required test and, depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.
7. Use image manipulation and graphics software to optimise image acquisition.
8. Monitor equipment levels and performance, reporting and ordering supplies, liaising with manufacturers regarding service and repair.
9. Undertake critical analysis of new equipment and report back to the Head of department or other staff.
10. Keep records and statistics and update a computer database, reporting results and trends to Head of Ophthalmic Imaging.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Science A Level or equivalent experience
* Experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging or relevant field to Level 4 Diploma equivalent
* A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions
* Detailed knowledge of the Visual pathway and how it relates to visual fields defects in different pathologies
* Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser
* Proficient, certificated and confident in the imaging of patients' Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography
* Good, clear communication to explain tests to patients who may be hard of hearing or where there are barriers to understanding.
* Methodical approach to tasks as intense concentration for long periods of time is required
* Excellent hand/eye dexterity to make fine adjustments to imaging equipment/applications
* Ability to work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets
* Able to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces
* Ability to perform various imaging in dimly lit and dark environments
* Good level of corrected vision to determine whether an image is clear and sharply focused
* Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
* Management Experience
* The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
* Teaching experience
* Experience of using image manipulation and graphics software
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.
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year (PA Pro Rata)
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