Job summary
Looking for something different and exciting, look no further as we have an amazing opportunity to come and join our Ophthalmic Medical Photography Team. The brand new role of Ophthalmic Technician offers the right person a unique starting point to a new career path.
Are you hard working, motivated, enthusiastic, organised, patient focused and looking to work as part of a dedicated friendly supportive team, then you are the person we are looking for. Make today count and apply to join the fantastic work force supporting Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals.
- Interview Date Monday 17 February 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be involved in undertaking pressure measurements, visual fields / visual acuity testing, Pentacam imaging and other clinical techniques essential to the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ophthalmic disorders. Keen to learn new skills and take on new challenges then this post is for you, full training will be given.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide visual assessments including but not limited to visual fields, visual acuity, pentacam and intra-ocular pressure (IOP) measurement which provide information for clinical decisions / treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
- Participate in research and medical audit projects as and when required.
- To perform administrative and clerical task as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide visual assessments including but not limited to visual fields, visual acuity, pentacam and intra-ocular pressure (IOP) measurement which provide information for clinical decisions / treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
- Participate in research and medical audit projects as and when required.
- To perform administrative and clerical task as necessary for the efficiency of the service.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Background knowledge of common eye disorders and eye related neurological conditions
SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience within a similar field
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 2 A-Levels at grade C or above or NVQ Level 3 / equivalent experience
PERSONALITY/ DISPOSITION
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Ability to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Background knowledge of common eye disorders and eye related neurological conditions
SKILLS
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic IT skills
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience within a similar field
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- 2 A-Levels at grade C or above or NVQ Level 3 / equivalent experience
PERSONALITY/ DISPOSITION
Essential
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
- Ability to work effectively under supervision as part of a team
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).
