Ophthalmic Imaging Technician inMilton Keynes inMilton Keynes PUBLISHED THU 2 JAN 2025

Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Department: Optometry, Eye Clinic

Band: 4 £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum pro rata if part-time

Hours: Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

The eye clinic is a friendly environment where multi-professional working is encouraged. At Milton Keynes University Hospital our Optometry department, consisting of seven Optometrists and six 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 full-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

Interview date: Commencing Week of 27th January 2025

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.

About us

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.