Senior Laser Technician

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team under supervision and will:

Participate in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.

Contribute to the clinic/department area and the wider organisation.Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment.

Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills as required following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within 12 months from commencement in role.

Function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.

Main duties of the job

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

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

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.

Be a "competent user" of the variety of technical equipment (computerised and mechanical) and act as a resource person for novice users.

Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts/healthcare professionals/departments using a range of communication aids such as verbal handover/ safety huddle/ written documentation/referral.

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.

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.

Date posted

06 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-8956

Job locations

Moorfields Private City Road

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain the smooth operation of the laser suite on a daily basis, calibrating laser equipment and reporting any anomalies to the senior staff.

Directly supporting the Clinician during a refractive laser procedure, adopting sterile procedures accordingly.

Monitoring safe stock control levels.

To maintain a safe environment and work with other members of the team to produce health care environments that are conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice.

To undertake direct care of a patient undergoing refractive laser eye surgery, supporting the Clinician during the procedure whilst maintaining a sterile field.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain the smooth operation of the laser suite on a daily basis, calibrating laser equipment and reporting any anomalies to the senior staff.

Directly supporting the Clinician during a refractive laser procedure, adopting sterile procedures accordingly.

Monitoring safe stock control levels.

To maintain a safe environment and work with other members of the team to produce health care environments that are conducive to safe, therapeutic and ethical practice.

To undertake direct care of a patient undergoing refractive laser eye surgery, supporting the Clinician during the procedure whilst maintaining a sterile field.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Health Care Apprenticeship at Level 5 / similar qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Refractive Laser setting

Knowledge

Essential

Insight into clinical speciality
Knowledge of treatment and management of common ophthalmic conditions
Understand the importance of the NHS Privacy & Dignity guidance and how to apply privacy and dignity in practiced
Understanding of equal opportunities

Skills

Essential

Ability to use a range of I.T systems (appropriate to organisation)
Ability to reassure and support patients through their pathway.
Demonstrate willingness to develop skills and knowledge further in ophthalmology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Health Care Apprenticeship at Level 5 / similar qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience in a Refractive Laser setting

Knowledge

Essential

Insight into clinical speciality
Knowledge of treatment and management of common ophthalmic conditions
Understand the importance of the NHS Privacy & Dignity guidance and how to apply privacy and dignity in practiced
Understanding of equal opportunities

Skills

Essential

Ability to use a range of I.T systems (appropriate to organisation)
Ability to reassure and support patients through their pathway.
Demonstrate willingness to develop skills and knowledge further in ophthalmology.

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.