Job summary
We are looking for 2 full-time Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician. The role of an Ophthalmic Technician in this service is a varied and will be asked to work in other services in the hospital. You will have the opportunity to use your own excellent interpersonal skills as well as a range of technical skills while looking after the patients attending this busy outpatient department. After the necessary training and induction, they will be an integral member of the ophthalmic technical service, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive patient pathway.
Training will be provided and you will be required to complete a competency assessment. Previous experience as a healthcare assistant or Ophthalmic Technician, an NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent healthcare related qualification is required. Scientific background. We will consider applications from candidates with other scientific or nursing experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to carry out investigatory procedures for patients with Glaucoma eye disease including Optical CoherenceTomography, Visual Fields Analyser, Auto refraction, complog and Snellen visual assessments NCT and Goldman tonometry. The post holder will be required to work in our glaucoma screening services clinics. Training will be provided and you will be required to complete a competency assessment. Maths English and science GCSE a scientific or healthcare related qualification is required. We will consider applications from candidates with other scientific or nursing experience.
Experienced mentors are assigned to all new staff and there are excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed. The probationary period may be extended or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
About us
Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research and education. We are true pioneers in the fight to cure blindness. Every year we treat more than 750,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 30 satellites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally, and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, Moorfields operates two commercial businesses whose profits support our NHS work: Moorfields Private and Moorfields UAE.
The Moorfields Way is to be caring, organised, excellent and inclusive, and we expect all applicants for our posts to commit to upholding these values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.
Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.
Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.
Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.
Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed.
Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Act as a chaperone when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.
Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.
Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.
Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.
Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed.
Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Act as a chaperone when required.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C including English, Maths, Science
- BTEC, A Levels in science, NVQ level 3 in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- HCA or ophthalmic experience
- Experience working with the public
Desirable
- working with photography equipment
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C including English, Maths, Science
- BTEC, A Levels in science, NVQ level 3 in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- HCA or ophthalmic experience
- Experience working with the public
Desirable
- working with photography equipment
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).
