Visual Field Technician

• Perform automated visual field tests using the Humphrey Field Analyser.
• Accurately assess spectacle prescriptions using automated focimetry.
• Clearly instruct and support patients throughout testing procedures.
• Enter results into the electronic patient notes system and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain and clean ophthalmic equipment and manage office supplies.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Desirable

• Basic computer skills GCSE English or Equivalent
• To have knowledge of the anatomy of the eye, medical background in Ophthalmology.
• Knowledge of eye conditions and their appropriate treatment.

Essential

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner
• Ability to communicate with staff and patients, this will include patients of varying mental and physical abilities and states of anxiety.
• Courteous with all patients and staff, face to face and on the telephone
• Ability to give clear instructions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivation to learn new skills
• Able to organise own workload
• Able to work alone and in a team
• The understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Manually dextrous in order to examine with speed and precision and minimal discomfort and to be able to record results accurately
• Able to move freely to allow constant bending, kneeling and lifting.