Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in our purpose-built eye health clinic and surgical centre in Teesside. We are looking for an experienced Ophthalmic Technician to join the team and help us continue to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Ophthalmic Technicians play a key role in our daily eye clinics. They support the Clinical Consultant, helping to ensure the smooth running of the clinics and that patient appointments run to time and are conducted in the right manner. Over time, and with development, Ophthalmic Technicians can also run their own clinics.
Ophthalmic Technicians are trained to use all diagnostic equipment and will undertake clinic appointments and also act as a point of escalation if junior Technicians or Healthcare Assistants have queries or concerns.
The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with so our Ophthalmic Technicians need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease. They also need to be able to explain the purpose of the different tests to ensure the patient understands their treatment.
About us
We
are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England,
providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to make a positive difference to
peoples lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following and independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ophthalmic Technicians will work as part of a team with Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Healthcare Assistants.
Combining a friendly and accessible personal manner with advanced clinical testing skills, our Ophthalmic Technicians pride themselves in delivering a great patient experience and on their ability to work within small teams to maintain and enhance processes to maximise quality and efficiency.
We have a comprehensive training package and competencies will need to be undertaken with full support given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ophthalmic Technicians will work as part of a team with Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Healthcare Assistants.
Combining a friendly and accessible personal manner with advanced clinical testing skills, our Ophthalmic Technicians pride themselves in delivering a great patient experience and on their ability to work within small teams to maintain and enhance processes to maximise quality and efficiency.
We have a comprehensive training package and competencies will need to be undertaken with full support given.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good level of general education.
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmology healthcare setting using diagnostic equipment eg. Biometry, Optical Coherence Tomography and Humphrey Visual Field.
- The ability to undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of imaging equipment or any apparatus within the clinic.
- Experience of working under own initiative with appropriate escalation where required.
- A competency user of computer systems and programmes
- An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format.
- A good team player who is happy to support others when required.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fully computer literate - comfortable with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new patient record systems and operate specialist imaging software.
- Enjoys working with a range of people and is able to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a good patient manner.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi-task whilst adhering to strict clinical protocols
- Motivation to learn through self-study and drive experiential learning with minimal support
- Committed to delivery of consistently high standards of testing and administration with an ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to, or willingness to learn, self-reflection and openness to feedback combined with the commitment to improve.
- Enjoys working effectively within a small team in a busy clinical environment
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation.
- Maintains a safe & healthy working environment
- Demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work within the time constraints of a clinic appointment system
- Act as a role model for junior members of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good level of general education.
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmology healthcare setting using diagnostic equipment eg. Biometry, Optical Coherence Tomography and Humphrey Visual Field.
- The ability to undertake simple fault remedy, cleaning and maintenance of imaging equipment or any apparatus within the clinic.
- Experience of working under own initiative with appropriate escalation where required.
- A competency user of computer systems and programmes
- An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format.
- A good team player who is happy to support others when required.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Fully computer literate - comfortable with Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn new patient record systems and operate specialist imaging software.
- Enjoys working with a range of people and is able to tailor their approach to a diversity of patient needs.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a good patient manner.
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi-task whilst adhering to strict clinical protocols
- Motivation to learn through self-study and drive experiential learning with minimal support
- Committed to delivery of consistently high standards of testing and administration with an ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Demonstrates the ability to, or willingness to learn, self-reflection and openness to feedback combined with the commitment to improve.
- Enjoys working effectively within a small team in a busy clinical environment
- Able to balance working independently with appropriate escalation.
- Maintains a safe & healthy working environment
- Demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to work within the time constraints of a clinic appointment system
- Act as a role model for junior members of staff
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.
