Ophthalmic Technician West Midlands

Full time Ophthalmic Technician - Solihull, West Midlands

My client a private Ophthalmic Eye Clinic based within the Solihull area has a vacancy for an Ophthalmic Technician, you will be supporting clinicians, doctors and other professionals, ensuring all patients receive a high standard of care. Ideal candidates will have experience working within an optical environment either similar to the role or as an experienced Optical Assistant.

• Meet and greet patients and provide a pleasant and welcoming environment for them. To work autonomously within the clinic environment supporting the consultant led clinics
• To carry out all diagnostic procedures including Visual Field Analysis, Tonometry, Pachymetry (Using various devices), Biometry (including Immersion), OCTs (including Optic Disc & Anterior segment) and Visual acuities following training to achieve competence if this is not already achieved
• Adopt empathic, persuasive and motivational techniques encouraging patients through diagnostic tests, some of which may be prolonged, uncomfortable and mentally demanding
• Select and administer ophthalmic drugs including mydriatics, anaesthetics and lubricating agents during the course of diagnostic tests, observing clinical indicators and contra-indicators
• To accurately and promptly complete documentation relating to all patient records
• Liaise with Consultants to ensure the refractive patient pathway is coordinated and patients receive effective communication concerning their procedures and aftercare
• Be responsible for ordering all consumables required for clinics
• Be responsible for the ordering of pharmaceuticals in accordance with regulatory standards and ensure that they are readily available when required
• Be responsible for the ordering and collection of prescription pads
• Liaise with Consultants to answer queries, book appointments and provide knowledge and answers to current and prospective patients
• Report any potential risks, initiating appropriate action/investigation through the risk management system, informing the line manager where appropriate

The role will be across both of their clinics Solihull and Olton.

Working hours:

shifts are either 8am to 4pm or 12pm to 8pm 5 days a week. The Clinics are open 7 days a week;
Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm. NB You will also be required to work 1 full weekend per month, but will have 2 days off in the week.

In return they are offering a very competitive salary depending on experience, also progression within the role.

Network Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunities Employer.