Bank Ophthalmic Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and patient-focused individuals to join our Bank Team within the Butterfield Eye Unit at Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. We are expanding our innovative Virtual Glaucoma Service and are seeking Bank Ophthalmic Technicians to support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic clinics. This role is fundamental in helping us increase capacity, improve patient access to care and reduce waiting times for glaucoma monitoring.

As part of a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team, you will undertake a range of diagnostic tests and imaging procedures that enable consultants and specialist clinicians to review patients virtually. You will work directly with patients, providing excellent care and ensuring diagnostic information is collected accurately and efficiently. This is a flexible bank position with shifts offered according to service needs and your availability, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking flexible working arrangements while contributing to service innovation and patient care., The post holder will support the delivery of ophthalmology diagnostic clinics and the Virtual Glaucoma Service by: Performing ophthalmic diagnostic investigations including visual acuity testing, visual field assessment, OCT imaging and intraocular pressure measurement following completion of competency-based training.

Preparing patients for investigations and ensuring they understand the procedures being undertaken. Obtaining high-quality diagnostic images and test results to support virtual and face-to-face clinical decision making. Recording clinical information accurately within electronic patient records. Supporting the smooth running of diagnostic and outpatient clinics. Ensuring all ophthalmic equipment is maintained, cleaned and functioning correctly.

Identifying and escalating concerns regarding patient safety, wellbeing or unexpected findings to registered practitioners. Working collaboratively with consultants, optometrists, nurses, administrators and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Delivering compassionate, patient-centred care whilst maintaining patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient.

Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors.

The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.