Job summary
Due to service development an opportunity has arisen within the ophthalmology service, for an additional Ophthalmic Technician to join our team, this post is 15 hours worked over a fixed pattern week; some early evening clinics/weekend clinics may be required. You will work as part of our friendly multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of technical support services which will include working in visual field clinics and providing support to our ophthalmic photography services in the ophthalmic imaging unit, as well as providing biometry support to our cataract service.
Previous experience of working in a health environment would be advantageous, previous experience in the field of ophthalmology is required.
The position is based in the Ophthalmology Department, on the Arrowe Park Hospital site.
We are an accredited teaching hospital for orthoptic under-graduates, medical students; junior doctors, student nurses and pre-registration optometrists, and demonstration of your role to these professions would be included in your job role.
Main duties of the job
This role supports the diagnostic delivery of ophthalmology services and includes but not exclusive to : Automated perimetry ; ophthalmic imaging including anterior and posterior segment; biometry and corneal topography
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for Ophthalmic Technician for full information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for Ophthalmic Technician for full information.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum BTEC level 3 or equivalent
- ideally have undertaken or be working towards foundation degree in ophthalmic care
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
- Experience working with ophthalmic diagnostic or imaging equipment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good understanding and experience of digital imaging equipment and images
- Excellent data monitoring skills
- Experience of working with people with broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding
Desirable
- Ophthalmology / eye research background
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm to ensure high quality patient care
- Patience/Empathy, required with patients who have additional, complex needs
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Excellent team worker
- Excellent timekeeper
- Ability for flexibility in work environment and working hours, and receptive to change
Desirable
- Experience with working with visually impaired patients
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum BTEC level 3 or equivalent
- ideally have undertaken or be working towards foundation degree in ophthalmic care
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS
- Experience working in an Ophthalmic setting
- Experience working with ophthalmic diagnostic or imaging equipment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Good understanding and experience of digital imaging equipment and images
- Excellent data monitoring skills
- Experience of working with people with broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding
Desirable
- Ophthalmology / eye research background
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm to ensure high quality patient care
- Patience/Empathy, required with patients who have additional, complex needs
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Excellent team worker
- Excellent timekeeper
- Ability for flexibility in work environment and working hours, and receptive to change
Desirable
- Experience with working with visually impaired patients
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).
