Job summary
This role is an exciting opportunity to work in a major London teaching hospital as an ophthalmic technician/vision screener. In term time this role visits Lambeth Primary schools and screens vision in the reception aged population. They also act as orthoptic assistant with vision, secondary screening clinic and hess charts etc. In school holidays this essential role tests vision, assess intra-ocular pressure, visual fields and scans such corneal tomography, OPTOS and OCT prior to the ophthalmologist assessment of the patient. This role ensures the smooth running of the ophthalmology clinics. Ophthalmic technicians also ensure that each clinic is well stock and tidy.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will help provide a comprehensive excellent ophthalmic service at St Thomas' Hospital. This will involve being part of the Eye Care Team, a multi-disciplinary team, testing vision, visual fields and using equipment such as auto-refractors and ophthalmic imaging devises etc. To assist in the provision of a high quality Orthoptic led vision screening service for all eligible reception age children across Lambeth. Carrying out vision assessment on children in all state and independent schools, unsupervised. Record the outcome of the vision screening test as per the agreed protocol. To refer children who do not achieve the visual standard. To carry out all administrative duties related to vision screening including accurate record keeping.
To work effectively both single handed and as part of a team. Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to children in reception class in order to gain an accurate test and give information on what is required from the child.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further details.
The post-holder will help provide a comprehensive excellent ophthalmic service at St Thomas Hospital. This will involve being part of the Eye Care Team, a multi-disciplinary team, testing vision, visual fields and using equipment such as auto-refractors and ophthalmic imaging devises etc. To assist in the provision of a high quality Orthoptic led vision screening service for all eligible reception age children across Lambeth. Carrying out vision assessment on children in all state and independent schools, unsupervised. Record the outcome of the vision screening test as per the agreed protocol. To refer children who do not achieve the visual standard. To carry out all administrative duties related to vision screening including accurate record keeping.
To work effectively both single handed and as part of a team. Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to children in reception class in order to gain an accurate test and give information on what is required from the child.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached for further details.
The post-holder will help provide a comprehensive excellent ophthalmic service at St Thomas Hospital. This will involve being part of the Eye Care Team, a multi-disciplinary team, testing vision, visual fields and using equipment such as auto-refractors and ophthalmic imaging devises etc. To assist in the provision of a high quality Orthoptic led vision screening service for all eligible reception age children across Lambeth. Carrying out vision assessment on children in all state and independent schools, unsupervised. Record the outcome of the vision screening test as per the agreed protocol. To refer children who do not achieve the visual standard. To carry out all administrative duties related to vision screening including accurate record keeping.
To work effectively both single handed and as part of a team. Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to children in reception class in order to gain an accurate test and give information on what is required from the child.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Computer skills
- Previous experience of vision screening
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to test visual acuity of children and adults
Desirable
- Working with children with special needs
- Previous experience of school vision screening
- To have experience of communicating with children
Skills
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and undertake testing during different environments
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- To have good communication skills with colleagues and all patients including ones with special needs.
Desirable
- Understanding of vision pathway and vision screening referral pathways
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Computer skills
- Previous experience of vision screening
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to test visual acuity of children and adults
Desirable
- Working with children with special needs
- Previous experience of school vision screening
- To have experience of communicating with children
Skills
Essential
- Ability to concentrate and undertake testing during different environments
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- To have good communication skills with colleagues and all patients including ones with special needs.
Desirable
- Understanding of vision pathway and vision screening referral pathways
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
