Job summary
The post holder will support the delivery of clinical health care services to adults and children attending Ophthalmic clinics and theatres within ABUHB.
Following training and achievement of competences, the post holder will contribute to the provision of Ophthalmic services by providing a high quality service including diagnostic testing and performing a range of basic imaging tests and procedures for children and adult patients across a variety of sub-specialties under the direction of the Clinical Leads as well as providing reports and baseline evaluations for review by other clinical staff.
The post holder should have the ability to work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams and demonstrate an ability to communicate with patients, relatives and carers who may be emotionally distressed or have barriers to understanding such as learning difficulties, language, hearing or visual impairment and to children and babies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan their own work within standard operating procedures and policies, to undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties.
The post holder will provide efficient and reliable stock management through Omnicell system and will maintain close links with procurements, supplier and stores.
The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service on days across the whole week including weekends when required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
- To participate in the delivery of patient care and undertake clinical duties that are allocated and directly supervised by a registered health professional.
- Administer eye drops required during the clinical assessment, in compliance with protocols; reporting any adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
- Assess visual acuity in patients, using LogMar, Snellen and other relevant tests and record result accurately and clearly in patients record.
- Determine the prescription of patients glasses using a manual Focimeter and to assess the correct lens to be used for accurate visual field assessment.
- Perform automated visual field assessment for patients using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser.
- Perform Optical Coherence Tomography and Stereo Optic Disc Imaging.
- Monitor and support patients through the diagnostic test procedures providing advice and instruction for patients in order to achieve accurate test results.
- Learn to recognise and rectify artefacts during testing that might represent a barrier to accuracy of results.
- Undertake a range of basic screening observations e.g. Pulse, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Temperature, Blood glucose testing and Urinalysis ensuring that the outcome is accurately recorded in the patient records.
- Forward abnormal urine samples to a registered nurse.
- Report any changes in a patients condition to the nurse in charge and respond to clinical urgencies.
- Manual handling of patients, when necessary, to ensure appropriate positioning of the patient for tests.
- Observe the needs of patients, and if needs are of a clinical nature, inform the Nurse in Charge.
- Observe and report base line observations to qualified nurse or doctor.
- Ensure that investigation results are made available for appropriate clinical lead.
- Contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of illness, as directed by appropriate clinical lead.
- Plan and manage own clinic workload reporting all concerns to appropriate clinical lead.
- Assist in the administration and preparation of clinics including the production and maintenance of medical records in line with ABUHB policies.
- At the request of nursing/medical staff undertake venepuncture, record electrocardiograms (no interpretation) and other physiological measurements.
- Escort patients as required to other hospital Departments/Wards.
- Act on own initiative when preparing patients for clinical examinations and procedures; offering reassurance and support to the patient, ensuring their privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- Clear away after procedures and report any hazards in the environment to departmental manager.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and well maintained environment.
- Maintain general cleanliness of wheelchairs and trolleys/non-invasive equipment.
- To be a part of theatre on call service in out of working hours.
- To act in accordance with ABUHB policies and procedures.
- Ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are reported and to assist in the investigation of them.
- Work with the ophthalmology team to improve service and be positive champion for any change proposed.
- Participate in ensuring adequate stock levels of equipment within the department, and replenish equipment after use.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, procurements and senior staff.
- Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency and damaged goods using own initiative.
- Initiate emergency orders if needed.
- Ensure weekly cycle counts are carried out to validate the accuracy of the inventory and ensure stock is being managed at agreed levels.
- To carry out good housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of area.
- To be first point of contact for staff regarding procurement queries.
- To resolve queries regarding stock discrepancy, collection and uplift.
- To arrange return of stock under returns policy
- Assist with training of new staff to Omnicell system
- Have a personal duty of care in relation to equipment used throughout the course of duties.
- Show awareness of patient safeguarding and the procedure if a safeguarding concern is identified in line with ABUHB policy.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Report any concerns regarding patient care or environment to the department manager.
- Be aware of Clinical Governance and act within ABUHB framework.
- Have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of staff from ancillary to Consultant Medical Staff, patients, relatives/carers and departmental visitors. This will include providing and receiving information in relation to patient conditions.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients of all ages, ethnicity and learning ability, giving instructions and explanations to obtain optimum results from assessments and treatment being sensitive to patient needs and the requirements of the test.
- Work closely where necessary with interpreters, relatives and support workers to achieve patient comprehension and ensure consent.
- Provide clear and accurate written communication and documentation in patients records following Health Board guidelines.
- Provide advice and support, and demonstrate their own duties to new or less experienced employees.
- To undertake and complete ophthalmic level 3 training and competencies relevant to role including visual acuity, visual fields and imaging.
- The post holder will participate in departmental audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
- To participate in the delivery of patient care and undertake clinical duties that are allocated and directly supervised by a registered health professional.
- Administer eye drops required during the clinical assessment, in compliance with protocols; reporting any adverse reactions and take appropriate action.
- Assess visual acuity in patients, using LogMar, Snellen and other relevant tests and record result accurately and clearly in patients record.
- Determine the prescription of patients glasses using a manual Focimeter and to assess the correct lens to be used for accurate visual field assessment.
- Perform automated visual field assessment for patients using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser.
- Perform Optical Coherence Tomography and Stereo Optic Disc Imaging.
- Monitor and support patients through the diagnostic test procedures providing advice and instruction for patients in order to achieve accurate test results.
- Learn to recognise and rectify artefacts during testing that might represent a barrier to accuracy of results.
- Undertake a range of basic screening observations e.g. Pulse, Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Temperature, Blood glucose testing and Urinalysis ensuring that the outcome is accurately recorded in the patient records.
- Forward abnormal urine samples to a registered nurse.
- Report any changes in a patients condition to the nurse in charge and respond to clinical urgencies.
- Manual handling of patients, when necessary, to ensure appropriate positioning of the patient for tests.
- Observe the needs of patients, and if needs are of a clinical nature, inform the Nurse in Charge.
- Observe and report base line observations to qualified nurse or doctor.
- Ensure that investigation results are made available for appropriate clinical lead.
- Contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of illness, as directed by appropriate clinical lead.
- Plan and manage own clinic workload reporting all concerns to appropriate clinical lead.
- Assist in the administration and preparation of clinics including the production and maintenance of medical records in line with ABUHB policies.
- At the request of nursing/medical staff undertake venepuncture, record electrocardiograms (no interpretation) and other physiological measurements.
- Escort patients as required to other hospital Departments/Wards.
- Act on own initiative when preparing patients for clinical examinations and procedures; offering reassurance and support to the patient, ensuring their privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- Clear away after procedures and report any hazards in the environment to departmental manager.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and well maintained environment.
- Maintain general cleanliness of wheelchairs and trolleys/non-invasive equipment.
- To be a part of theatre on call service in out of working hours.
- To act in accordance with ABUHB policies and procedures.
- Ensure all accidents, incidents and complaints are reported and to assist in the investigation of them.
- Work with the ophthalmology team to improve service and be positive champion for any change proposed.
- Participate in ensuring adequate stock levels of equipment within the department, and replenish equipment after use.
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, procurements and senior staff.
- Resolve stock issues, including stock deficiency and damaged goods using own initiative.
- Initiate emergency orders if needed.
- Ensure weekly cycle counts are carried out to validate the accuracy of the inventory and ensure stock is being managed at agreed levels.
- To carry out good housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of area.
- To be first point of contact for staff regarding procurement queries.
- To resolve queries regarding stock discrepancy, collection and uplift.
- To arrange return of stock under returns policy
- Assist with training of new staff to Omnicell system
- Have a personal duty of care in relation to equipment used throughout the course of duties.
- Show awareness of patient safeguarding and the procedure if a safeguarding concern is identified in line with ABUHB policy.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Report any concerns regarding patient care or environment to the department manager.
- Be aware of Clinical Governance and act within ABUHB framework.
- Have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of staff from ancillary to Consultant Medical Staff, patients, relatives/carers and departmental visitors. This will include providing and receiving information in relation to patient conditions.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients of all ages, ethnicity and learning ability, giving instructions and explanations to obtain optimum results from assessments and treatment being sensitive to patient needs and the requirements of the test.
- Work closely where necessary with interpreters, relatives and support workers to achieve patient comprehension and ensure consent.
- Provide clear and accurate written communication and documentation in patients records following Health Board guidelines.
- Provide advice and support, and demonstrate their own duties to new or less experienced employees.
- To undertake and complete ophthalmic level 3 training and competencies relevant to role including visual acuity, visual fields and imaging.
- The post holder will participate in departmental audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, including literacy and numeracy
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR equivalent recent demonstrable experience gained in a Health & Social Care setting
- Knowledge of a range of care procedures, clinical observations and legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 Ophthalmic qualification OR possess the equivalent knowledge training and experience in this specialty
- Electrocardiograph training
- Omnicell user
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a healthcare setting undertaking clinical duties
- Experience of working within an ophthalmic setting
Desirable
- Outpatient experience
- Experience in Humphrey visual fields
- Experience of Optical Coherence Tomography and Stereo Disc imaging
- Understanding of how imaging software and databases work
- Stock management and procurement
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate
- Organised with excellent time management skills
- Able to work alone and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Articulate with interpersonal skills
- Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative
- Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Values
Essential
- Non-judgemental
- Diplomatic
- Empathetic
- Caring and friendly manner
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Reliable and conscientious
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the needs of the role
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Prepared to work across sites as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrates a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, including literacy and numeracy
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR equivalent recent demonstrable experience gained in a Health & Social Care setting
- Knowledge of a range of care procedures, clinical observations and legislation
Desirable
- Level 3 Ophthalmic qualification OR possess the equivalent knowledge training and experience in this specialty
- Electrocardiograph training
- Omnicell user
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a healthcare setting undertaking clinical duties
- Experience of working within an ophthalmic setting
Desirable
- Outpatient experience
- Experience in Humphrey visual fields
- Experience of Optical Coherence Tomography and Stereo Disc imaging
- Understanding of how imaging software and databases work
- Stock management and procurement
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT literate
- Organised with excellent time management skills
- Able to work alone and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Articulate with interpersonal skills
- Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative
- Understand and respect the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Values
Essential
- Non-judgemental
- Diplomatic
- Empathetic
- Caring and friendly manner
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Reliable and conscientious
Other
Essential
- Able to meet the needs of the role
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Prepared to work across sites as an autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrates a commitment to achieving high quality standards of work
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).
