Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician

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Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Opthalmic Tech team.

Following training, the post holder will be working alongside Nurse injectors/Doctors to assist with delivering of Intravitreal injections to patients that require injections when attending clinics.

The post holder will be expected to undertake in-house training regarding aseptic techniques, opening of surgical packs and to be familiar with "time out" (checking of patients) as well as assisting in the education and training of Band 2/3 Technicians when needed.

The successful applicant will work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team) and will support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users, working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the Injection clinic, ensuring that high quality care is delivered at all times when patients attending clinics.

To assist Nurse injectors and Doctors in the treatment room for the delivery of intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques. To use certain drops under PGD's and be aware of limitations of own's practice.

To have attained the competencies such as patient observations (Blood Pressure electronic and manual measurement, TPR, RBS, HbA1c, BMI calculation, ECG, intra ocular measurement using contact and non-contact tonometry such as Icare, vision assessment using LogMar and Snellen test charts in accordance with Trust and National guidelines.

At all times treat patients with dignity, care and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.

Responsible for maintaining the equipment, ensuring it is safe to use and assist with data archiving. The successful candidate will be expected to develop clinical skills appropriate to their role and responsibilities within the injection service.

To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

To support qualified nurses in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients when attending the injection clinic.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

07 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year per annum pro rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-6424-C

Job locations

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.

Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.

Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan.

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner in the allocation of resources and management of hospital stock.

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk.

Will establish a relationship with a clinical supervisor/ mentor/ preceptor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.

Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan.

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner in the allocation of resources and management of hospital stock.

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk.

Will establish a relationship with a clinical supervisor/ mentor/ preceptor.

Person Specification

Essential

Education and Qualifications
Knowledge of the Job
Training and Experience

Desirable

Skills and Dealing with public

Person Specification

Essential

Education and Qualifications
Knowledge of the Job
Training and Experience

Desirable

Skills and Dealing with public

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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