Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

·Measurement of visual acuity using logMAR, and other acuity tests

· Visual field tests – Perform the relevant visual field test for the patient within Eye Department protocols on the Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with Orthoptic staff where necessary in complex cases. Identify where visual fields have changed significantly, have unexpected variations, or which may indicate deterioration and to seek advice from either Medical or Orthoptic staff.

·  Perform routine retinal imaging using the appropriate diagnosis protocols

·Perform Ocular Coherence Tomography and provide the required analysis to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment of retinal conditions

·Biometry - To undertake Biometry with a high level of accuracy and speed, using both contact and non-contact methods. To ensure regular monitoring of personal accuracy and to take part in regular audit of biometry. This technique may involve an uncomfortable working position particularly with patients confined to a wheelchair.

·Fundus photography – To take clear accurate photographs of various eye conditions and to record the results on the computer database demonstrating knowledge of the more frequently seen ophthalmic conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

·Assist in the printing of all modes of ophthalmic imaging as required

·Instil drops for use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Group Directions

·Maintain accurate records for all clinics undertaken

·Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients and provide initial advice accordingly

·Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with patient enquiries

·Undertake clerical duties in administration of the intravitreal service for macular degeneration and other pathologies needing treatment

·Undertake training, as required, in ophthalmic imaging and technical procedures, under the supervision of the Head Orthoptist or other designated staff.

Organisational Responsibilities 

·       To maintain accurate comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and professional standards and requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of reports and letters.

·        To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department

·        To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of the job, implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of the workplace, record and report promptly any adverse incident to the appropriate staff, and ensure that equipment in use is safe.

·        To comply with Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.

Professional and Personal Responsibilities

• · To undertake measurement and evaluation of work and current practice through the use of multi-disciplinary (including Doctors, nurses, health care assistants, secretaries and optometrists) and audits within the ophthalmology department. From this to be able to make recommendations for and implement changes in practice
• · Participate in staff meetings, professional clinical meetings and other courses/conferences to maintain CPD and enhance personal knowledge and skill
• ·    Reporting for duty punctually.
• ·    Attend such mandatory training as required within the role
• ·   To be CRB cleared.
• ·    To undertake any other in-house training as required by the Head Orthoptist
• ·    Maintain and adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures
• ·    Promote Health and Safety of patients, relatives and Trust staff
• · There may also be a requirement to undertake other duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.

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