An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, patient-focused and motivated Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join the friendly and supportive team within Lymington Eye Outpatients. Lymington Eye Outpatients provides a comprehensive ophthalmology outpatient service to patients across the New Forest and surrounding areas, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and clinical support across a range of specialist ophthalmic services.
Building on a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a wide range of ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic investigations that support the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients with acute and chronic eye conditions. You will work closely with consultants, optometrists, nurses, orthoptists and administrative colleagues to provide an efficient, safe and compassionate service.
The service operates Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00. Although based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, you may occasionally support services at Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton General Hospital. We highly encourage applicants to arrange an informal visit with Junior Sister Victoria Chin or converse with Senior Sister Anca Bolovan.
Main duties of the job:
- Perform specialised ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic investigations.
- Support consultant‑led outpatient and virtual clinics.
- Produce high‑quality diagnostic images suitable for clinical interpretation.
- Deliver compassionate, patient‑centred care throughout the patient visit.
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
- Contribute to the continued development of the ophthalmology service through innovation, service improvement and quality assurance.
What you will do as part of the role:
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Colour Fundus Photography
- Humphrey Visual Field Testing
- Ocular Biometry
- Corneal Topography
- Specular Microscopy
- Auto‑refraction where appropriate
- Assisting clinicians during laser clinics
- Visual Acuity Assessment
- Intra‑ocular Pressure Measurement
- Instilling dilating eye drops in accordance with Trust policy
- Assisting with the induction and training of new staff members
Qualifications and experience
- Level A or equivalent experience, with a Level 4 Diploma equivalent in ophthalmic imaging or a relevant field.
- Detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions.
- Detailed knowledge of the visual pathway and how it relates to visual field defects in different pathologies.
- Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser.
- Proficient, certificated and confident in imaging the patient’s retina, optic discs and corneas using a variety of equipment, including a fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
- Good, clear communication skills to explain tests to patients who may have hearing difficulties or barriers to understanding.
- Methodical approach to tasks requiring intense concentration for long periods.
- Excellent hand/eye dexterity for fine adjustments to imaging equipment.
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets.
- Ability to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces.
- Ability to perform imaging in dimly lit and dark environments.
- Good level of corrected vision to assess image clarity and focus.
- Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
- Management experience – ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
- Teaching experience.
- Experience using image manipulation and graphics software.
Additional information
University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and are committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities.
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