Job summary
This interesting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Technician within the Eye Ward Rochdale Infirmary the role involves completing various diagnostic tests that will support diagnosis and treatment options for patients, running Lasers and Casualty clinics performing visual acuity, instilling eye drop medication and organising patient load .
We are an friendly, expanding multidisciplinary team, working in a busy surgical ophthalmic unit which has 2 adult lounges and 1 Paediatric lounge. We have an in house pre-assessment and also provide a very busy emergency eye casualty service.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that all test results from IOL Master (Biometry measurement), ICare, autorefractor, Focimeter are uploaded to Openeyes for medical staff to examine.
- Provide measurements and test results that provide the doctor with the information needed to arrive at a diagnosis and to prescribe treatment
- Prepare and position patients for diagnostic procedures including transfer from trolley/Wheelchair.
- Achieve patient's optimum mobility (assisting patients to walk to Pre-op Suite) and Physical comfort using all available equipment and manual handling techniques where appropriate
- The ability to test the strength of patients glasses using automated focimetry
- Maintain patient's privacy and dignity
- Perform other duties as required
- Ensure all medical equipment is clean, maintained and safely stored after use
- Assist with general cleaning, tidiness and presentation of the department environment
- Undertake clerical duties under the direction of the clinic manager or named deputy
- Use appropriate communication skills in the presence of any aggressive or abusive behaviour.
- Keep up-to-date with all internal communications (Trust, division, department, ward memos, emails, newsletters, team brief) and attend ward meetings
- Carry out clinical duties in accordance with National, Trust and local standards and policies.
Please see job description for full range of duties
About us
Rochdale Care Organisation
Rochdale Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place destined to be different. Rochdale puts co-operation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care. This is the place with community based integrated care at its heart. Rochdale Infirmary, and the adult and children's community services across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale, consists of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors. A place leading the way in life-enhancing, integrated care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths As and Bs
- Care Certificate / L2 Health related vocational qualification or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- Have at least 2 years' experience working in a ward environment/technician role/ or as a computer technician
- Ophthalmic NVQ level 3
Skills
Essential
- Literacy: in order to read and understand written instructions and documents.
- Be able to organise own workload
- To be able to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Interpersonal: in order to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and relatives, both face to face and on the telephone.
- I.T: excellent computer skills desirable e.g. Microsoft, e-mail etc.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the importance of team working and the ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and navigate a mouse
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills or willingness to learn
- Previous Healthcare Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of the structure of the eye with a willingness to study to improve knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths As and Bs
- Care Certificate / L2 Health related vocational qualification or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- Have at least 2 years' experience working in a ward environment/technician role/ or as a computer technician
- Ophthalmic NVQ level 3
Skills
Essential
- Literacy: in order to read and understand written instructions and documents.
- Be able to organise own workload
- To be able to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Interpersonal: in order to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and relatives, both face to face and on the telephone.
- I.T: excellent computer skills desirable e.g. Microsoft, e-mail etc.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the importance of team working and the ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and navigate a mouse
Desirable
- Venepuncture skills or willingness to learn
- Previous Healthcare Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic Knowledge of the structure of the eye with a willingness to study to improve knowledge
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).