Ophthalmic Technician

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician to join the Spencer Ward team at Kettering General Hospital.

The duties of the Ophthalmic Technician will be to assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients. The post holder, after the necessary training and induction, will be an integral member of the ophthalmic technical service, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive patient pathway.

They should have the ability to work independently as well as working closely with other members of the team. The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the ophthalmic department. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.

Main duties of the job

To assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients.

To contribute to the effective running of the department by concentrating on tasks that directly support the needs of the patient and assists their journey, prioritising on patients as required.

To always work under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner, working within the parameters of their competence, communicating, and documenting appropriate and relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team in a professional timely manner.

The ability to always work to a high standard, influencing and role modelling patient centered care.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

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