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Location
Crewe, Cheshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Learn and achieve competency in ophthalmic areas such as, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and advanced OCT-A imaging, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA), Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) Visual Fields (Humphrey), Pentacam, Biometry and Facial photography on patients using appropriate equipment, explaining the procedure clearly to the patient/relative/carer and delivering results to the clinician for interpretation. To provide a specialised colour fundus and anterior segment imaging service including high magnification, stereo and wide field protocols, including ultra-wide field imaging such as Optos/Clarus. To be aware of any unusual test results and take appropriate action, raising concerns with senior colleagues which may lead to the adjustment of medical requests accordingly to ensure images best represent the diagnosis and information required. To undertake specific courses related to Ophthalmology and Photography to further improve your knowledge and gain skills to aid the patients and clinicians. To ensure images are of a high quality to inform diagnosis and treatment of patients. To undertake ophthalmic research to support doctors with new developments in ophthalmology. To perform Visual acuity tests using multiple forms of acuity charts as appropriate. To instill appropriate eye drops as instructed by a registered professional whilst following approved protocols for patient safety. To demonstrate effective communication skills to ensure adequate patient understanding and compliance with the tests. Some patients have disabilities and / or visual impairment. Involve patients, relatives / carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation. Assist the senior photographer with maintenance of imaging equipment, ensuring that any risk management issues are identified. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is well maintained throughout the immediate team. Record and store all test results appropriately, ensuring they are securely held, accurate, complete, and legible. To be able to cope with a variable workload, and to effectively plan, prioritise and manage ones own time. To demonstrate advanced competency and expertise in using all technical equipment. As technology/equipment evolves the role will expand to include usage of new technologies - training will be provided where required. To support fellow and new team members in the use and care of all technical equipment and assist the photographers in a supervisory role when applicable. To undertake virtual ophthalmology clinics (daytime and evenings) and capture and record tests to a high standard and document appropriately using Medisight. Undertake clerical duties as required during the running of patient clinics. To participate in departmental audit and clinical audit. To participate in a multitude of working shift patterns between the working day hours of 08:00am until 20:00pm. Actively keep an up to date continued professional portfolio (CPD) Actively work towards achieving qualifications surrounding ophthalmology and/or medical photography for continued professional development (CPD)
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£25.15k - £27.6k per annum
