• Job Description

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  Job summary

  Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

  Department: Optometry, Eye Clinic

  Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum, pro rata

  Hours: 29.00 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

  The eye clinic, which is shortly moving to Lloyds Court Central Milton Keynes, is a friendly environment where multi-professional working is encouraged. At Milton Keynes University Hospital our Optometrydepartment, consisting of Optometrists and Ophthalmic Technicians, provides invaluable support to our Consultants, Medical staff, Orthoptists and Nurses within the busy outpatient eye clinic.

  We are looking to recruit a part-time enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician with excellent communication skills to join our team to provide clinical testing of visual fields, ophthalmic photography, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), and corneal topography.

  We are actively involved in teaching and clinical audit. previous experience in diagnostic Optometry / Ophthalmology work is an advantage with this post. This role would suit a hospital based Ophthalmic Technician, or a community-based Optical Assistant interested in gaining extended clinical skills.

  Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Dr Louise James, Head Optometrist on 01908 995525

  Previous applicants that have applied in the last 3 months need not apply. This role can not be sponsored.

  Interview date: Week commencing 16/06/2025

  Main duties of the job

  o To carry out Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans.o To carry out anterior segment imaging and fundus photography with the Optos widefield camera.o To undertake visual fields assessment using the Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser.o Testing and recording vision using a sight test chart - Snellen and LogMAR.o To undertake administrative and clerical duties as required.o To manage any working problems in the absence of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician e.g., cancelling clinics due to staff sickness / other unforeseen absences.o To liaise with IT and EBME to discuss any equipment problems and technical updates.o Liaise with external equipment providers to manage technical problems / updates on training.o Gather information for use in Audits and present this at the annual Optometry Department Audit.o Support other Ophthalmic Imaging Technician colleagues with personal development.

  'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

  About us

  NHS Staff Survey - Staff levels have significantly improved since 2022, with employees agreeing that"there are enough staff at this organisation for me to do my job properly." 35.15%

  You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Great flexible workingopportunities
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Lease car scheme
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • On site nursery (chargeable)
  • Extensive staff health and well-being programme

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  430-SURG1373A-D

  Job locations

  Optometry (Dept)

  Milton Keynes University Hospital, Eaglestone

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • A good standard of general education including Maths and English GCSE at grade level A-C (or new equivalent)
  • Knowledge equivalent to relevant NVQ Level 3 training, plus previous experience of the Ophthalmic Imaging role

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of using Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging
  • Experience of using an automated system to test visual fields
  • Experience of anterior sement and retinal photography
  • Experience of testing visual acuity with Snellen and LogMAR testing methods

  Desirable

  • Experience of testing colour vision

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good practical skills
  • Good organisation, time management and planning skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven ability to learn new skills and practice them competently
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record, Electronic Document Management, and other hospital related IT systems

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Needs to be a team player
  • Able to work flexibly
  • Willingness to develop further skills

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with the elderly, and the ability to overcome barrier to understanding

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and knowledge

  Essential

  • A good standard of general education including Maths and English GCSE at grade level A-C (or new equivalent)
  • Knowledge equivalent to relevant NVQ Level 3 training, plus previous experience of the Ophthalmic Imaging role

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience of using Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging
  • Experience of using an automated system to test visual fields
  • Experience of anterior sement and retinal photography
  • Experience of testing visual acuity with Snellen and LogMAR testing methods

  Desirable

  • Experience of testing colour vision

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good practical skills
  • Good organisation, time management and planning skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proven ability to learn new skills and practice them competently
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Electronic Patient Record, Electronic Document Management, and other hospital related IT systems

  Personal and people development

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Needs to be a team player
  • Able to work flexibly
  • Willingness to develop further skills

  Communication

  Essential

  • Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly when dealing with the elderly, and the ability to overcome barrier to understanding

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Optometry (Dept)

  Milton Keynes University Hospital, Eaglestone

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Optometry (Dept)

  Milton Keynes University Hospital, Eaglestone

  Milton Keynes

  MK6 5LD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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