Ophthalmic Technician
Job Description
Job title: Ophthalmic Technician
Company: NHS
Job description: An opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the East Kent Ophthalmic team which has 47 members of staff supporting outpatient ophthalmology clinics across 6 different hospital sites. We are a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who get together virtually once a month for a team meeting.We are looking to recruit two 22.5 hour vacancies.The post will involve general patient welfare in addition to specific investigative techniques of patients attending a range of general and specialist ophthalmic clinics. Our clinics generally run Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm but at some sites we also have evening and weekend clinics.The position will initially be a Band 2 but once the criteria has been met in line with the competency matrix then the applicant will progress to Band 3. There will be further opportunities to develop both academically and professionally within the team.We offer a full package of benefits, including a car leaseMain duties of the job
- General Ophthalmic Clinics
- Assessment of visual acuity of patients of varied ages and literate ability using conventional Snellen Chart and computerised tests.
- Instillation of eye drops as prescribed by the Doctor or protocol to prepare the patient for further ophthalmic examination.
- Assist transfer of patients of limited mobility to examination chair and support ophthalmologist during assessment as necessary.
- Ensure all medical notes are present and in order prior to the appointment.
- Contribute towards the smooth running of the clinic by being alert to waiting patients and ensuring clinics are kept to time as far as is possible.
- Giving advice to patients as instructed by senior staff or by ophthalmologist.
- Any administrative duty associated with the clinic as directed by senior staff including clinical stock controls
About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted27 August 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year band 2 post graduating to band 3 when key competencies reachedContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-3586SACJob locationsK&CEthelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. 5 GCSE’s
Desirable
- National Care Certificate (NCC) or be willing to work towards further qualifications.
Clinical Skills and experienceEssential
- oExperience of working with the general public and the ability to work as part of a team. oBeing able to stay calm under pressure oAbility to communicate well and effectively with people of all ages and abilities eg elderly, anxious, patients with life threatening illnesses and severe disabilities oAbility to communicate with staff at all levels within the Trust oGood time management skills
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a visual optical setting and knowledge of the NHS oManual handling of patients and/or personal care
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. 5 GCSE’s
Desirable
- National Care Certificate (NCC) or be willing to work towards further qualifications.
Clinical Skills and experienceEssential
- oExperience of working with the general public and the ability to work as part of a team. oBeing able to stay calm under pressure oAbility to communicate well and effectively with people of all ages and abilities eg elderly, anxious, patients with life threatening illnesses and severe disabilities oAbility to communicate with staff at all levels within the Trust oGood time management skills
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a visual optical setting and knowledge of the NHS oManual handling of patients and/or personal care
Expected salary: £24071 – 25674 per year
Location: Canterbury
