Ophthalmic Technician - Glaucoma Clinic | Moorfields Eye Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust

We are looking for a full-time Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician. The role of an Ophthalmic Technician in this service is a varied and will be asked to work in other services in the hospital.
You will have the opportunity to use your own excellent interpersonal skills as well as a range of technical skills while looking after the patients attending this busy outpatient department.
After the necessary training and induction, they will be an integral member of the ophthalmic technical service, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive patient pathway.
You will be required to carry out investigatory procedures for patients with Glaucoma eye disease including Optical CoherenceTomography, Visual Fields Analyser, Auto refraction, complog and Snellen visual assessments NCT and Goldman tonometry.
The post holder will be required to work in our glaucoma screening services clinics. Training will be provided and you will be required to complete a competency assessment.
Previous experience as a healthcare assistant or Ophthalmic Technician, an NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent healthcare related qualification is required. Scientific background.
We will consider applications from candidates with other scientific or nursing experience.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care.
Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields. Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment.
Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency.
Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies.
Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed.
Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Act as a chaperone when required.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jan 2024