Ophthalmic Imaging Technician - Maternity Cover until 30 November 2026
Department: Optometry Eye Clinic, Community Diagnostic Centre,
Lloyds Court, Central Milton Keynes
Band 4 £27,485 - £30,162 Per annum pro rata
Hours 16.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The eye clinic is a friendly environment where multi-professional working is encouraged. At Lloyds Court Community Diagnostic Centre, our Optometry department consisting of 7 Optometrists and 14 Ophthalmic Technicians provides invaluable support to the wider medical team within the busy outpatient eye clinic.
We are looking to recruit a part-time enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to cover a maternity leave post. The candidate will have excellent communication skills and provide clinical testing of visual fields, ophthalmic photography, and Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT). We are actively involved in teaching and clinical audit. Previous experience in diagnostic Optometry / Ophthalmology work is an advantage with this post. This role would suit a hospital based Ophthalmic Technician, or a community-based Optical Assistant interested in gaining extended clinical skills.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview w/c 15.01 2025
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- To carry out Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans.
- To carry out anterior segment imaging and fundus photography with the Optos widefield camera.
- To undertake visual fields assessment using the Humphrey Visual Fields Analyser.
- Testing and recording vision using a sight test chart – Snellen and LogMAR.
- To undertake administrative and clerical duties as required.
- To manage any working problems in the absence of the Lead Ophthalmic Technician e.g., cancelling clinics due to staff sickness / other unforeseen absences.
- To liaise with IT and EBME to discuss any equipment problems and technical updates.
- Liaise with external equipment providers to manage technical problems / updates on training.
- Gather information for use in Audits and present this at the annual Optometry Department Audit.
- Support other Ophthalmic Imaging Technician colleagues with personal development.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise James Job title: Head Optometrist, Ophthalmology Email address: Louise.James@mkuh.nhs.uk
