Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant OVS Practitioner - VR Service

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Job summary

Have you always wanted an opportunity to start a career in healthcare but were unsure of how? Do you want a meaningful career that will make a real difference to people's lives? Could your excellent customer services skills be translated into excellent patient care? If so, this may be for you.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioners (OVSP).

As an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will be trained to work within Ophthalmic Imaging, a specialised form of medical photography dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye.

In this role you will earn as you learn and gain valuable work experience. There is not a requirement to have previously worked within the NHS or ophthalmology however you must be willing to study towards a level 2 healthcare apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

As an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will greet patients, manage patient flow and ensure everyone has an excellent experience during their appointment, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.

You will be trained to undertake a range of routine ophthalmic imaging procedures on medical devices and support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for patients, including clinical risk assessment.

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

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year Per Annum, Including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-9039

Job locations

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning,delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups ofpatients, including clinical risk assessment.

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy andmake judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations anddemands of the job.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursingstaff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.

To attain the skills and pass the relevant trust competencies forcommunication, assessment of visual acuity and other skills relevant to thevitreo retinal out patient department .

To act as chaperone when required.

To escort patients to other areas of the trust and to external diagnostic testingwhen required to do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning,delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups ofpatients, including clinical risk assessment.

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy andmake judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations anddemands of the job.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursingstaff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.

To attain the skills and pass the relevant trust competencies forcommunication, assessment of visual acuity and other skills relevant to thevitreo retinal out patient department .

To act as chaperone when required.

To escort patients to other areas of the trust and to external diagnostic testingwhen required to do so.

Person Specification

NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Essential

2 years previous experience ophthalmic technician

Desirable

experience of medical retinal/vitreo retinal clinics

Evidence of OCT/Visual acuity/IOP and istilling dilating drops

Essential

Minimum 2 yrs clinical experience

Desirable

OCT certificate

Communication skills

Essential

Ability to communicate within multidisciplinary team , evidence of same

Desirable

2 yrs clinical experience

Person Specification

NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Essential

2 years previous experience ophthalmic technician

Desirable

experience of medical retinal/vitreo retinal clinics

Evidence of OCT/Visual acuity/IOP and istilling dilating drops

Essential

Minimum 2 yrs clinical experience

Desirable

OCT certificate

Communication skills

Essential

Ability to communicate within multidisciplinary team , evidence of same

Desirable

2 yrs clinical experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

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

City Rd

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

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