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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic technician

The closing date is 14 July 2025

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Job summary

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). 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. To provide a Technical and clinical service for the injection clinic and the ward at Moorfield's South. Assist in the education and training of Band 2/3 Technicians when needed. Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team). To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users. Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles. Those areas will be our day surgery, inpatients and pre assessment clinic.

Main duties of the job

To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers. Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives. Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan. Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner in the allocation of resources and management of hospital stock. Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk. Will establish a relationship with a clinical supervisor/ mentor/ preceptor.

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.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-DS-7179076

Job locations

St Gorges Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. To assist Nurse injectors and Doctors in the treatment room for the delivery of intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques. To use certain drops under PGDs and be aware of limitations of owns practice. 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. To have attained the competencies such as patient observations (Blood Pressure electronic and manual measurement, TPR,RBS,HbA1c, BMI calculation, ECG, intra ocular measurement using contact and non-contact tonometry such as Icare, vision assessment using LogMar and Snellen test charts in accordance with Trust and National guidelines. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. At all times treat patients with dignity, care and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality. 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. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. To support qualified nurses in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients when attending the injection clinic. To undertake medicine assessment and to follow the Trusts Patient Group Directive for the administration of eye drops for patients undergoing intravitreal injections. Competent in the use of MEH PAS, Open Eyes, EProcurement, and to be able to contact the relevant department whenever any IT issues arises. To provide reassurance, advice and comfort to all patients, many who might have complex emotional, psychological problems and understand how to escalate if necessary. Maintain departmental stock levels by overseeing the ordering of stores.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. To assist Nurse injectors and Doctors in the treatment room for the delivery of intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques. To use certain drops under PGDs and be aware of limitations of owns practice. 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. To have attained the competencies such as patient observations (Blood Pressure electronic and manual measurement, TPR,RBS,HbA1c, BMI calculation, ECG, intra ocular measurement using contact and non-contact tonometry such as Icare, vision assessment using LogMar and Snellen test charts in accordance with Trust and National guidelines. Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. At all times treat patients with dignity, care and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality. 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. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. To support qualified nurses in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients when attending the injection clinic. To undertake medicine assessment and to follow the Trusts Patient Group Directive for the administration of eye drops for patients undergoing intravitreal injections. Competent in the use of MEH PAS, Open Eyes, EProcurement, and to be able to contact the relevant department whenever any IT issues arises. To provide reassurance, advice and comfort to all patients, many who might have complex emotional, psychological problems and understand how to escalate if necessary. Maintain departmental stock levels by overseeing the ordering of stores.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and /or English GCSE and educational qualification

Desirable

  • Working with people
  • NVQ or Health care experience

Work experince

Essential

  • Clinical experience

Desirable

  • Experience working with patients

communication and IT skills

Essential

  • communication and IT skills

Desirable

  • Documentation
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and /or English GCSE and educational qualification

Desirable

  • Working with people
  • NVQ or Health care experience

Work experince

Essential

  • Clinical experience

Desirable

  • Experience working with patients

communication and IT skills

Essential

  • communication and IT skills

Desirable

  • Documentation

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

St Gorges Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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

St Gorges Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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:

Ophthalmic Technician

Wale Sanni

wale.sanni@nhs.net

02087255221

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-DS-7179076

Job locations

St Gorges Tooting

Tooting

SW17 0QT


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