Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Bedford

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Job summary

Previous applicants need not apply

Ophthalmic Vision Science (OVS) Assistants are an integral part of the patient pathway at Moorfields and pivotal to our clinical services.

The OVS Assistant is part of a multiprofessional team. The role involves using a range of highly specialised technology and imaging equipment to take various images of the eyes and collect data such as eye pressures and visual fields data. OVS Assistants also support the patients with their needs, either directly or by escalating appropriately. This enables clinicians to make important decisions in the care and treatment of our patients.

As an OVS Assistant you may be the first person a patient will see and therefore it is important to instil the Trust values within your everyday working practices.

Our OVS Assistants are individuals with a real passion for providing high quality healthcare to patients. The role is the perfect position for those who want to make a real difference to other people's lives.

Main duties of the job

The post holder works as part of a team under supervision and will:

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

Contribute to the ward/clinic/department/organisation.

Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment.

Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve 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.

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

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-6717641

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Clinic, Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK40 9DJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a competent user of a variety of technical equipment (computerised and mechanical)

To attain competencies : In Visual Acuity, eye pressure measurement, instillation of eye drops under the supervision and guidance of the qualified staff nurse, senior technician/HCA , technical skills of OCT, HRT, auto-refraction and visual fields having followed the Trusts required protocol.

To act as chaperone when required.

To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stocks as required.

This list is not exhaustive but gives an outline of the core competency skills that are required in this role in the clinic environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a competent user of a variety of technical equipment (computerised and mechanical)

To act as chaperone when required.

To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stocks as required.

This list is not exhaustive but gives an outline of the core competency skills that are required in this role in the clinic environment.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills
Basic Maths and English

Desirable

Good Communication
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and colleagues co

Ability and Skills

Essential

Ability to use diagnostic equipment after training
Autonomous working using ophthalmic equipment and managing work load

Desirable

Experience of using EPR systems
Past experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

demonstrates an understanding of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Ability to take responsibility under the overall supervision of the nurse in charge /senior technician, for assigned tasks/routine tasks in any particular clinical area

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Basic IT skills
Basic Maths and English

Desirable

Good Communication
Ability to communicate accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and colleagues co

Ability and Skills

Essential

Ability to use diagnostic equipment after training
Autonomous working using ophthalmic equipment and managing work load

Desirable

Experience of using EPR systems
Past experience of using ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Personal Qualities

Essential

demonstrates an understanding of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

Ability to take responsibility under the overall supervision of the nurse in charge /senior technician, for assigned tasks/routine tasks in any particular clinical area

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Clinic, Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK40 9DJ

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

Moorfields Eye Clinic, Bedford Hospital

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK40 9DJ

Employer's website

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