Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join St Paul's Eye Unit, Division of Ophthalmology team at Aintree University Hospital Elective Care Centre. This is a fixed term one year appointment .
We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring manner with all ages and abilities and be able to empathise with and support patients and team members. Previous experience of working in an ophthalmic environment is desirable.
Hours to be worked flexibly between Monday - Saturday, 08:00 - 20:00, according to service need.
Main duties of the job
- Assist and support clinicians in provision of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapy services
- Participate in the development of self and others
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients
- Perform subjective tests of visual function
- Perform objective assessments using ocular imaging
- Assist in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures
- Provide administrative support to the Ophthalmic Diagnostic & Therapy services
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen and / or LogMAR charts
- Perform autorefraction as required
- Refer patients for refraction by an optometrist in accordance with agreed protocols.
- Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated & manual focimeters
- Perform visual field examination using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
- Perform rebound tonometry
- Perform OCT and colour retinal imaging
- Accurately & legibly record test results in patient casenotes / ophthalmic database
- Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate
- Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols
Managerial / Leadership
- Manage own clinical workload
- Ensure a safe working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults to the relevant Speciality Lead
- Monitor stock levels of consumables
- Undertake other administrative duties as specified by the Speciality Leads / Manager
- Deliver reliable, effective customer service and contribute to its improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen and / or LogMAR charts
- Perform autorefraction as required
- Refer patients for refraction by an optometrist in accordance with agreed protocols.
- Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated & manual focimeters
- Perform visual field examination using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
- Perform rebound tonometry
- Perform OCT and colour retinal imaging
- Accurately & legibly record test results in patient casenotes / ophthalmic database
- Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate
- Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols
Managerial / Leadership
- Manage own clinical workload
- Ensure a safe working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults to the relevant Speciality Lead
- Monitor stock levels of consumables
- Undertake other administrative duties as specified by the Speciality Leads / Manager
- Deliver reliable, effective customer service and contribute to its improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline
Skills
Essential
- Developed IT Skills
- Ability to work with an exceptionally high level of detail
- Ability to work within a team
- Personal planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to offer effective communication to a broad range of patients and carers. This group will include those with communication difficulties as well as medical staff
- Highly advanced communication skills for dealing with emotional and sensitive situations
- Ability to effectively provide complex information and offer effective persuasion to a broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline
Skills
Essential
- Developed IT Skills
- Ability to work with an exceptionally high level of detail
- Ability to work within a team
- Personal planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to offer effective communication to a broad range of patients and carers. This group will include those with communication difficulties as well as medical staff
- Highly advanced communication skills for dealing with emotional and sensitive situations
- Ability to effectively provide complex information and offer effective persuasion to a broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
