Ophthalmic Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Patient Care

To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical and laser risk assessment

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.

To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway ophthalmic outpatient clinics and nurse led pre assessment clinics, day care including admissions and discharge areas.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.

To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.

To attain the competencies of ECG, vision assessment using Logmar and Snellen testing charts and observations, visual imaging equipment, and stock management after a training and having followed the Trusts required protocol.

To attend or assist with patients basic care including feeding and toileting if needed.

To act as chaperone when required.

Professional Responsibilities

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.

Communication

To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team.

Understand the principle of confidentiality.

Always communicate in a way that maintains the patients confidentiality.

Education & Professional Development

To develop within the framework of a personal development plan as agreed with your manager.

To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse.

Compliance and Governance

Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.

In conjunction with the Charge Nurse and other senior members of the multi-disciplinary team support a positive culture and environment for both staff and patients.

Encourage service users in providing feedback on the quality of service provided in the clinical areas both on a local and Trust level such as friends and family card/question. Participate and provide leadership in implementing user focused quality improvement initiatives

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Good basic education (GCSE / A-level at least)

Desirable

• Excellent customer service skills

Experience

Essential

• NHS experience

Desirable

• Ophthalmic technician experience

Experience and flexibility

Essential

• Computer / scanning literate

Desirable

• Competent in OCT, VA, VF and other ophthalmic technician equipment

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

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Employer's website

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