Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients' lives?

Join UHCW as a Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care within our Ophthalmology team. You will support the diagnosis and treatment of patients with retinal conditions, undertake ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic tests, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellent patient care.

• Develop specialist skills in ophthalmology
• Work with cutting-edge diagnostic technology
• Be part of one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts
• Make a positive impact on patient outcomes every day

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

We are looking to expand our current Ophthalmic Technician team within the department to support a busy and well reputable ophthalmic department.

Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service. Duties include performing various ophthalmic investigations including visual field and acuity testing, which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging and day to day administrative tasks. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Macarthur Calica Job title: Medical Retina Lead, Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address: Telephone number:

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