Job summary
Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be involved in enhancing the patient's pathway from referral to treatment through the Ophthalmology Outpatient department.
As an Ophthalmic technician you will carry out essential tests to support the work of both the clinical staff and nursing team with diagnostics tests to assist with diagnosis these will include visual acuity, taking images using OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomographer) previous Ophthalmic experience desirable, Full training would be given to a suitable applicant.
You will be given the opportunity to learn about the speciality within a safe environment and have the support of nursing colleagues, clinicians, and Consultants.
You will need to be:
- Hard working and reliable
- Work calmly under pressure
- Good Team player
- Willing to develop skills to support the patient's pathway from referral to treatment
The post is for Fulltime 37.5 Hours a week this will include evening and weekends when required
If you would like to know more about this role or visit the department on an informal basis, please contact:
Tim Vines / Karen Walker 01793 604861
Jess Mason, Senior Sister for Head & Neck on 01793 604872
Main duties of the job
Ophthalmic Technicians carry out essential tests to support the work of medical and nursing staff in the Eye Department including our satellite clinics at Eldene and Savernake and other sites as applicable. There areclinical and administrative roles as directed by the senior nurse in charge.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behavioursto reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests.2. Testing and recording of visual acuity3. Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff.4. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT)5. Maintaining the database for the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser6. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patients refractive status using an auto refractor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests.2. Testing and recording of visual acuity3. Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff.4. Taking images using the Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT)5. Maintaining the database for the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser6. To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent. These may include pachymetry, measurement of glasses using the focimeter and measuring a patients refractive status using an auto refractor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a health care setting
- Ophthalmic experience
- Visual acuity/ field testing
- Ability to train others
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients, and relatives
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within a health care setting
- Ophthalmic experience
- Visual acuity/ field testing
- Ability to train others
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients, and relatives
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues
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).
