Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to assist the Orthoptic Department at Moorefield's Eye Hospital, City Road in its activities.
You will be part of the friendly Orthoptic team working alongside consultants, orthoptists, optometrists, nurses and ophthalmic technicians. It is a varied role which requires patient investigations and helping support the smooth running of the service.
Full training will be provided in all aspects of the role and an experience in healthcare would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be required to:
Following training undertake patient assessments including eye sight testing, back of eye photographs and instill eyedrops in preparation for out-patient procedures
Work within a team to ensure high quality patient care
Support and maintain the service stock level
General administration duties
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
o Salary including High-Cost Area Supplemento Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Schemeo Free 24/7 independent counselling serviceo Learning and development opportunitieso Easy and quick transport linkso A range of attractive benefits and discountso Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillso Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and job specification is attached.
Clinical
- to assist in the delivery of high quality care
- able following training to assess a patient's eyesight and eye pressure
- assist the orthoptic team in preparing patients for an out-patient procedure by instil eyedrops and attaching electrode wires to the patients forehead
- liaise with the clinical teams and clinic coordinators to support smooth running of the service
- maintain accurate electronic patient records
Administrative
- ensure stock levels are maintained
- answer the telephone and provide patient advice as necessary
Continued professional development
- attend staff and trust meetings as required
- actively engage in annual appraisal and training development plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and job specification is attached.
Clinical
- to assist in the delivery of high quality care
- able following training to assess a patient's eyesight and eye pressure
- assist the orthoptic team in preparing patients for an out-patient procedure by instil eyedrops and attaching electrode wires to the patients forehead
- liaise with the clinical teams and clinic coordinators to support smooth running of the service
- maintain accurate electronic patient records
Administrative
- ensure stock levels are maintained
- answer the telephone and provide patient advice as necessary
Continued professional development
- attend staff and trust meetings as required
- actively engage in annual appraisal and training development plan
Person Specification
.
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- IT skills to support EPR
- Ability to gain understanding and co-operation of patients
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- Commitment to CPD
- Approachable and able to maintain a good rapport with colleagues
- Self motivated, excellent time management
Desirable
- Experience of performing ophthalmic procedures e,g, vision , pressure, photos
- Experience of working in an ophthalmic setting
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate trust values
Person Specification
.
Essential
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level or equivalent.
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent written skills
- IT skills to support EPR
- Ability to gain understanding and co-operation of patients
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
- Commitment to CPD
- Approachable and able to maintain a good rapport with colleagues
- Self motivated, excellent time management
Desirable
- Experience of performing ophthalmic procedures e,g, vision , pressure, photos
- Experience of working in an ophthalmic setting
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate trust values
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.
