Ophthalmic technician
The closing date is 14 July 2025
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
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Gorges Tooting
Tooting
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
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