Job summary
We have a vacancy for a one year fixed term contract or secondment for a full time Ophthalmic technician at Maidstone Hospital.
At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust we are the largest Ophthalmic unit in the South East outside of London, with departments across three hospital sites.
We are continually developing and expanding our service and need a technician to support our busy technician and photography teams in outpatients and on the Day Surgery ward.
We currently work over a six day week so some weekend working is required.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role are to support the technician, photography and nursing teams with the OCT clinic, Visual Fields testing and to assist/learn Biometry for patients having cataract surgery. Technicians work closely with the multidisciplinary team where attention to detail is essential to maintain high standards .
IT skills are required to operate equipment, good communication skills and an ability to prioritise and work under pressure on own initiative but also as part of a team.
Previous experience in Ophthalmic clinics will be beneficial and ideal for someone looking to develop their skills and their responsibilities.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person Specification
Qulifications
Essential
- Academic qualifications including Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 health care
Desirable
- Completed competencies/training for use of ophthalmic imaging equipment
Skills
Essential
- Can operate Visual Fields machine
- Can carry out OCT
- Can use automated focimeter
- Can use auto-refractor
Desirable
- Can operate Biometry equipment
- Can use Pentacam
knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in an Ophthalmic unit
Desirable
- Previous experienced technician
Person Specification
Qulifications
Essential
- Academic qualifications including Maths and English
- NVQ level 3 health care
Desirable
- Completed competencies/training for use of ophthalmic imaging equipment
Skills
Essential
- Can operate Visual Fields machine
- Can carry out OCT
- Can use automated focimeter
- Can use auto-refractor
Desirable
- Can operate Biometry equipment
- Can use Pentacam
knowledge
Essential
- Experience working in an Ophthalmic unit
Desirable
- Previous experienced technician
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).
