Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Technician - Ophthalmic Services

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking exceptional caring and compassionate candidates that share our vision for excellence to work with us here at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking applications to Ophthalmic Technician to support our diagnostic hubs in Glaucoma and cataract. They will also support the nursing services in our busy outpatient clinics where patients attend both face to face, consultant and optometry led appointments. You also could support other services pathways at the main site City Road.

There is opportunity for professional development including the care certificate and the OVS 3 and will be able to apply for formal ophthalmic courses of study as staffing allows.

Main duties of the job

You will be a key member of staff within the diagnostic patient pathway acquire skills working within the glaucoma, and cataract service.

The investigatory procedures for patient include:

  • Imaging, OCT and photography
  • Visual Fields Analyser, Focimetry
  • Auto refraction,
  • Complog and Snellen visual assessments
  • NCT I-care and Goldman tonometry
  • IOL master and anterion
  • Pentacam, MS39

You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, independently following all standard operating procedures and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-0950

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V2PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.

Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.

Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.

Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.

Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.

Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.

Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed. Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Act as a chaperone when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.

Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.

Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.

Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.

Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.

Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.

Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed. Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress.

Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Act as a chaperone when required.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C including English, Maths, Science
  • BTEC, A Levels in science, NVQ level 3 in Health Care

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Ophthalmic Technician Experience
  • Experience working with the public

Desirable

  • Working with photography equipment and Ophthalmic Equipment.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use I.T systems (appropriate to organisation)
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Good standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C including English, Maths, Science
  • BTEC, A Levels in science, NVQ level 3 in Health Care

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Ophthalmic Technician Experience
  • Experience working with the public

Desirable

  • Working with photography equipment and Ophthalmic Equipment.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to use I.T systems (appropriate to organisation)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V2PD


Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Ophthalmic Technician

Gayna Winzar-Mills

g.winzar@nhs.net

07842226457

Details

Date posted

19 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-0950

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V2PD


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