Job summary
An ophthalmic technician is required to join the eye service at BHRUT. The eye service is provided at Queen's Hospital, Romford (main site) as well as other sites within the Trust including King George Hospital, Goodmayes, Ilford. They will work as part of the multidisciplinary eye team consisting of 11 consultant ophthalmologists, 4 orthoptists, 3 optometrists, 4 ophthalmic technicians as well as nurses and health care assistants. The main responsibilities are to provide computerised visual field assessment using Humphrey field analysers, and laser scanning ophthalmoscopy (optical coherence tomography) and visual acuity assessment for ophthalmology clinics, as well as other specialties, e.g. neurology. Applicants should have 6 -12 months experience working as an ophthalmic technician with NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications (candidates with other relevant scientific or nursing backgrounds could be considered and training could be provided). Applicants should possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. They should also possess the ability to work under pressure, as part of a team and independently, as required as well as being be adaptable, reliable and punctual. Motivation to proactively maintain their own continuing professional development is encouraged in addition to the departmental teaching / development opportunities available.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will contribute to the provision of a technical service across the ophthalmology sub-specialties within a modern NHS eye service including assessment of visual acuity (Thompson 2000), automated visual field assessment (automated and manual) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair, Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive we provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and this will be one of the many benefits of our closer collaboration with Barts Health. Working with them and with all our partners across north east London, we will find a sustainable solution to enhance patient care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Miss Mothiga Chandrakumar, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Miss Mothiga Chandrakumar, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ 3 or equivalent technical qualification
Experiemce/Knowledge
Essential
- 6-12 months experience working as an ophthalmic technician
- Experience working with computers / data handling / collating patient data (paper & electronically)
Desirable
- Working in a health care or related setting
- LogMAR visual acuity testing
- Use of PAS or Medway
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable, punctual, reliable and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- BTEC / NVQ 3 or equivalent technical qualification
Experiemce/Knowledge
Essential
- 6-12 months experience working as an ophthalmic technician
- Experience working with computers / data handling / collating patient data (paper & electronically)
Desirable
- Working in a health care or related setting
- LogMAR visual acuity testing
- Use of PAS or Medway
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable, punctual, reliable and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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).
