Communication and relationship skills To produce accurate and reliable results by carefully instructing and supervising patients. This requires good communication skills, particularly in situations where barriers exist such as loss of hearing, visual impairment, or other learning or physical disability. Analytical skills To perform OCT scanning and ocular photography using the automated Topcon OCT analyser and Optos widefield camera in accordance with Ophthalmology Departmental Protocols. To perform Visual Fields assessment using the automated Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser in accordance with Ophthalmology Departmental Protocols. Planning and organisation skills To access and review previous patient notes within the electronic document management (EDM) system. To use the hospital IT system (ECare) to check that the patient has an appropriate follow up appointment. Responsibility patient/client care To ensure comprehensive, clear clinical written records are completed, and that these comply with Trust policy. To bring to the attention of the Ophthalmologist responsible for management of the patient, any significant changes in scan / test images or visual acuity Responsibility for policy and service development To ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures are up to date in accordance with new or upgraded equipment Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources To be responsible for daily maintenance of the OCT, Visual Fields, Optos camera and other technical equipment by cleaning and maintaining equipment in line with departmental protocols. To monitor stock levels of equipment and reorder if needed. Responsibility staff management/leadership/training To undertake appropriate training in technical equipment under the supervision of the Lead Ophthalmic Imaging Technician, Head Optometrist and Clinical Ophthalmologist at Milton Keynes University Hospital. To maintain technical competency in core areas and expand and develop expertise in new aspects and applications of medical imaging. Duties in relation to information resources To comply with Trust Information Governance policy Responsibility research and development To contribute to and present at the annual Optometry departmental Audit Freedom to act Adhere to Trust policies and procedures Please refer to the Job Description for further details. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.