Job summary
As an Ophthalmic Technician you will support the Accident and Emergency Department at the Bristol Eye Hospital with essential diagnostic tests and patient care.
This will involve performing visual acuities, checking ocular pressure, performing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) testing along with providing general personal care and support of the patient.
You will receive full training to be able to provide all of the diagnostic checks required.
The department is open 7 days a week, every day of the year. You will therefore be expected to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
This advert may close early if we get a sufficient number of applications.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Following appropriate training and assessment you will be performing the following clinical care duties (this list is not exhaustive and will change with the service in line with developing competency frameworks): -
- An ability to understand and undertake all clinical duties carried out by Ophthalmic Technicians.
- Humphrey Visual Field testing
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Phlebotomy
- Irrigation
- ECG recording
- Conjunctival swabs
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Extensive experience of ophthalmic care or at least 5 GCSEs to grade c or above including English, Maths and one other science subject
- Extensive experience of ophthalmic care or at least 1 A level in a science subject grade C or above
Desirable
- Undergraduate qualification or relevant experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills
- Professional attitude to work
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to adapt to changes and working practices quickly
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
- Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Can demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work with a willingness to learn and develop role
- Exhibit diplomacy and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people of all levels and background
- Professional in appearance and approach
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of dealing with the public
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS procedures
- Knowledge of Health & safety Issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Extensive experience of ophthalmic care or at least 5 GCSEs to grade c or above including English, Maths and one other science subject
- Extensive experience of ophthalmic care or at least 1 A level in a science subject grade C or above
Desirable
- Undergraduate qualification or relevant experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate
- Good communication skills
- Professional attitude to work
- Ability to communicate with people at different levels
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capacity to adapt to changes and working practices quickly
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
- Methodical and reliable, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Can demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work with a willingness to learn and develop role
- Exhibit diplomacy and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people of all levels and background
- Professional in appearance and approach
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of dealing with the public
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Working knowledge of NHS procedures
- Knowledge of Health & safety Issues
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
Lower Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
