Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the
Orthoptic and wider Ophthalmology team providing eye care for the county of
Worcestershire.
This role will be based at Worcester Royal Hospital
within the Eye Clinic although some cross site working may be required at
times.
There is scope for expanding the role into other
areas of Ophthalmology and Orthoptics also and relevant training will be
provided as required.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the role include the carrying out of
Goldmann and Humphrey Visual Field assessments on a wide range of patients with
many different types of Ophthalmic problems.
The carrying out of Biometry assessments on
patients referred for Cataract assessment. This will be primarily be done using
the IOL Master but will sometimes require use of the A-Scan machine.
Supporting the Glaucoma clinics as required.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the
Orthoptic department in the provision of Visual Fields (Goldmann and Humphrey)
in addition to Biometries (IOL Master and A-Scan).
Visual Field
Analysis
To carry out Visual
Field Analysis using any/all of the following- Goldmann perimeter, Humphrey
field analyser, liaising with Specialist Orthoptists where necessary in complex
cases.
Use of focimeter to
determine strength of patient glasses prescriptions.
To choose
appropriate instrument and programme to obtain optimum results according to
patients age and ability. These patients range from children to the elderly and
infirm patients, who can pose significant barriers to understanding.
To manoeuvre
patients into optimum position at machines
To analyse the
results to assess accuracy and highlight any sudden changes to the appropriate
medical professional.
Biometry
To undertake
biometry and keratometry for pre-operative cataract patients (often elderly and
infirm patients with reduced mobility). This will be carried out either on the
Zeiss IOL Master (non contact) or Spectrum A-Scan machine (contact). Both the
Keratometry and A-scan measurements require high levels of hand/eye
co-ordination and precision measurements are required for a successful surgical
outcome, there is very little/no margin for error.
A working knowledge
of the different types of equipment available is necessary so that the most
appropriate can be used on the individual patient to obtain the most accurate
results.
Orthoptics
Instil drops for
use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Specific Directions
as required during A-scans.
To support the
smooth running of the Orthoptic department where needed by the provision of
administrative support as required, such as the ordering of supplies using the
IPROC system.
Measure and record
visual acuity using the patients distance refractive correction as required
Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with
patient enquiries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the
Orthoptic department in the provision of Visual Fields (Goldmann and Humphrey)
in addition to Biometries (IOL Master and A-Scan).
Visual Field
Analysis
To carry out Visual
Field Analysis using any/all of the following- Goldmann perimeter, Humphrey
field analyser, liaising with Specialist Orthoptists where necessary in complex
cases.
Use of focimeter to
determine strength of patient glasses prescriptions.
To choose
appropriate instrument and programme to obtain optimum results according to
patients age and ability. These patients range from children to the elderly and
infirm patients, who can pose significant barriers to understanding.
To manoeuvre
patients into optimum position at machines
To analyse the
results to assess accuracy and highlight any sudden changes to the appropriate
medical professional.
Biometry
To undertake
biometry and keratometry for pre-operative cataract patients (often elderly and
infirm patients with reduced mobility). This will be carried out either on the
Zeiss IOL Master (non contact) or Spectrum A-Scan machine (contact). Both the
Keratometry and A-scan measurements require high levels of hand/eye
co-ordination and precision measurements are required for a successful surgical
outcome, there is very little/no margin for error.
A working knowledge
of the different types of equipment available is necessary so that the most
appropriate can be used on the individual patient to obtain the most accurate
results.
Orthoptics
Instil drops for
use in ophthalmic procedures in line with current Patient Specific Directions
as required during A-scans.
To support the
smooth running of the Orthoptic department where needed by the provision of
administrative support as required, such as the ordering of supplies using the
IPROC system.
Measure and record
visual acuity using the patients distance refractive correction as required
Use the hospital appointment system to make appointments and deal with
patient enquiries.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications at least to foundation degree level or equivalent or equivalent experience acquired working in eye clinic setting.
Desirable
- Optical training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous working/knowledge of NHS Previous experience working with the general public
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within eye care related service
- Experience/ training in visual fields/visual assessments
- Experience/ training in Biometry assessments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn new skills as required Team player
- Well organised
- Maintain professional manner at all times
- Commitment to delivering high quality service and developing clinical based practice based on reflection and evidence based practice.
Desirable
- An interest in people and patients
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Ability to work in dim lighting conditions when undertaking visual field assessments.
- Ability to move patients and heavy equipment as required following relevant training.
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to attend training courses (internal and external) and complete all mandatory training as required by the role.
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to deal with interruptions and act on new information
- Counselling skills to deal with sensitive and potentially distressing situations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a patient booking service
- Experience in use of electronic patient records system.
- Commitment to learn new skills as required.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists.
- Prepared to work Countywide if required
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications at least to foundation degree level or equivalent or equivalent experience acquired working in eye clinic setting.
Desirable
- Optical training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous working/knowledge of NHS Previous experience working with the general public
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within eye care related service
- Experience/ training in visual fields/visual assessments
- Experience/ training in Biometry assessments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn new skills as required Team player
- Well organised
- Maintain professional manner at all times
- Commitment to delivering high quality service and developing clinical based practice based on reflection and evidence based practice.
Desirable
- An interest in people and patients
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good hand eye co-ordination
- Ability to work in dim lighting conditions when undertaking visual field assessments.
- Ability to move patients and heavy equipment as required following relevant training.
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to attend training courses (internal and external) and complete all mandatory training as required by the role.
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to deal with interruptions and act on new information
- Counselling skills to deal with sensitive and potentially distressing situations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of a patient booking service
- Experience in use of electronic patient records system.
- Commitment to learn new skills as required.
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and barring lists.
- Prepared to work Countywide if required
Desirable
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).
