Glaucoma Technician

We are looking to expand and further develop a dedicated Glaucoma Technician team within our busy and well-regarded ophthalmology departments at both University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting the multidisciplinary glaucoma team to deliver an efficient and high-quality glaucoma service. Core responsibilities include performing a range of ophthalmic investigations essential for assessing and monitoring patients with glaucoma. These investigations include assessment of visual acuity, visual fields, corneal pachymetry, and OCT imaging of the anterior segment and optic disc.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

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

A central aspect of this role is to assist medical staff in delivering gold-standard patient care while interacting with patients in a friendly, professional, and reassuring manner. The Band 4 Technician will also act as a team leader, providing guidance and supervision to other ophthalmic technicians supporting the glaucoma service.

The postholder will have the autonomy to independently run technician-led clinics, where trained technicians are empowered to deliver high-quality care. Within these clinics, technicians perform a series of visual function tests, including visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurement, visual field testing, and optic nerve imaging.

This role involves cross-site working across University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby, ensuring consistent, high-quality glaucoma care across the service.

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 – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. 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:
Jane Oca

Job title:

Clinical Nurse Specialist, Glaucoma Email address: