Assistant OVS Practitioner - Ophthalmic Services

Job summary

F Following training, the post holder will be working alongside Nurse Injectors/Doctors to assist with delivering of Intravitreal Injections to patients that require injections when attending clinics. Those area will be our day surgery, inpatients and pre assessment clinic.o The post holder will be expected to undertake in-house training regarding aseptic techniques, opening of surgical packs and to be familiar with "time out" (checking of patients).o To provide a technical and clinical service for the injection clinic and the ward at Moorfields South. o Assist in the education and training of Band 2/3 Technicians when needed. o Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).o To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users.o Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the Injection clinic, ensuring that high quality care is delivered at all times when patients attending clinics.o To assist Nurse injectors and Doctors in the treatment room for the delivery of intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques. To use certain drops under PGD's and be aware of limitations of own's practice.o To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway based on Duke Elder ward, i.e. outpatient clinic activity, nurse led pre-assessment clinics, surgical day-care and in-patients when needed whilst demonstrating infection control principles.o Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.o At all times treat patients with dignity, care and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.o Responsible for maintaining the equipment, ensuring it is safe to use and assist with data archiving. The successful candidate will be expected to develop clinical skills appropriate to their role and responsibilities within the injection service.o To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges

Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges

Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

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

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