Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

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

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