Ophthalmology Technician

Ophthalmology Technician

Closing date: 27 May 2026

Support the Emergency Eye Referral Service (EERS) and Ophthalmology Outpatients Service in Clinic 9, Outpatients Department at University Hospital and Macular Unit at Rugby St Cross Hospital. The service runs 6 days a week (Monday–Saturday) with some late shifts. The post holder works closely with the wider Ophthalmology team to provide leadership and support.

Successful applicants must provide an immunisation and vaccination report from their UK occupational health provider or GP.

Main duties of the job

• The Band 3 Technician will work closely with the clinical team in the emergency and outpatient departments, acting as a mentor/buddy to new staff and participating in service development.
• Take part in competency‑based training, including Visual Acuity, Intra‑ocular pressure, Colour vision testing, Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect, Pentacam, pachymetry, focimeter measurements, and auto‑refractometry.
• Instill eye drops following completion of a competency course under nursing supervision.
• Complete and assess competency courses for Oculoplastic and Corneal Cross‑linking procedures.
• Work within the Eye Emergency Service, responding to emergencies, supporting the team, and reporting and escalating any concerns or delays in a timely manner to the RN.
• Manage environmental factors, including setting up clinics, maintaining cleaning standards and IPC, stock control, and ordering through the trust procurement process.
• Communicate with staff of all disciplines and liaise with other healthcare providers within the Trust and primary care settings regarding diagnosis and treatment advice.
• Support the wider ophthalmology team and ensure fair allocation of work.
• Complete all associated documentation and record keeping.
• Participate in nursing team’s setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care, partnering with the ophthalmic multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, evidence‑based care.
• Identify training/knowledge deficits, upskill, and support staff to become competent practitioners.
• Engage in education and training to develop skills.
• Maintain ophthalmic equipment, report or escalated concerns, damage, or breakages promptly to ensure service continuity.
• Liaise with the ophthalmic team on governance issues and assist in clinical governance and service development.
• Participate positively in service and departmental meetings to improve service delivery.
• Adhere to fire policy, infection control, Health and Safety at Work Act, and hospital procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives.
• Maintain responsibility for own professional development and registration.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and associated staff as required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Post subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

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