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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide a comprehensive visual field service using highly technical computerised perimetry equipment – the Humphrey visual field machine.  This involves skilled examination of the visual fields to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many ocular and neurological conditions.  This could be on adults, children and also patients with specific learning difficulties and/or special needs.

            Accurate use of the focimeter to measure and determine necessary working lens for visual field assessment.

To help provide a computerised corneal topography/pachymetry service.  This involves the measurement of corneal shape and thickness to aid diagnosis and treatment of various corneal conditions and glaucoma, using complex computerised instrumentation. To image anterior chamber depth and lens structures as required by clinicians using Pentacam AC analyser.

To help provide a service in pre-operative biometry measurements using

IOL Master for patients having cataract surgery.

To undertake imaging of the retina using Ocular Coherence Tomographer for patients with glaucoma and macula disease. To assess LogMar visual acuity, according to defined protocols.  Appropriate evaluation of image quality will be required to enable clinical staff to make accurate judgements and treatment plans. This will involve a high level of specific knowledge and training.

To perform accurate measurement of visual and pinhole acuity for both visual field and general eye clinic patients.

To perform ancillary tests such as colour vision assessment, as required by clinical staff.

To instil dilating eye drops in patients where required, unsupervised.  eg Tropicamide and Phenylephrine.

To ensure that any potential for development is pursued so that a dynamic approach to patient care is maintained, quality being foremost.

To assist with the instruction of pre-Registration Optometrists, nursing and medical staff in the use of visual field and imaging equipment and supervise other visual field technicians and assist in the training of new staff.

To ensure the Health & Safety of all staff, patients and visitors, reporting any accidents, incidents hazards or defects.

Upholds the confidentiality due to patients and their relatives at all times and in all situations.

To provide a high standard of care for all patients and carry out all aspects of care proficiently.

To requisition stock for optometry department and maintain accurate records, check stock against orders and take action for any discrepancies. To check specifications of ordered contact lenses and be responsible for sending to patients where necessary and raising invoices.

Ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for use reporting any defective equipment, arranging for its repair and informing the relevant parties of action taken.

To record all clinical work in patients’ electronic records and ensure these are kept up to date.

 Develop and maintain close working team relationships.