Job summary
Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician
This role is offered on a part time basis of 32 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Ophthalmic Technicians to join our team. The successful candidates will be involved in enhancing the patient's pathway from referral to treatment through the Ophthalmology Outpatient department.
Previous Ophthalmic experience preferred, or training will be given to the right candidates.
Main duties of the job
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).
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 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
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 are clinical and administrative roles as directed by the senior nurse in charge.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 are clinical and administrative roles as directed by the senior nurse in charge.
Please see attached job description for full details.
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
Desirable
- Willing to undertake and complete Care certificate & observational training
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
Desirable
- Willing to undertake and complete Care certificate & observational training
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).
