Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 7 day working week contract
Job ref: 213-PRUH-6863717
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital, Town: Denmark Hill
Salary: £28,622 - £30,225 per annum, including HCA
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 30/12/2024, 08:00
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts. This role requires excellent people skills and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and has an interest in working in an eye care setting.
Shift pattern (non-negotiable): 8am - 6pm, including one Saturday and one Sunday shift per roster month.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care.
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to):
* Visual acuity assessment
* Visual field assessment
* Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
* Measurement of intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
* Participation in the virtual technician-led clinic
* Use of electronic patient record management system
* Assistance in intravitreal injections and cross linking services
* Administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures
* Contributing to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic settings
* Completion of successful care certificate within 3 months of start date
* Ensuring safe use and maintenance of all equipment
* Commitment to further training as required
* Demonstrating ophthalmic technician duties to others and assisting in training new staff when necessary
* Participation in team huddles and meetings
* Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Working for our organisation
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to):
* Visual acuity assessment
* Visual field assessment
* Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
* Measurement of intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
* Participation in the virtual technician-led clinic
* Use of electronic patient record management system
* Assistance in intravitreal injections and cross linking services
* Administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures
* Contributing to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic settings
* Completion of successful care certificate within 3 months of start date
* Ensuring safe use and maintenance of all equipment
* Commitment to further training as required
* Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
* Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification
* Care Certificate
* Experience in undertaking Advanced ophthalmic diagnostic investigations
Experience
* Working in an ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of ophthalmic technical skills
* Good IT skills and experience in using software packages
IMPORTANT
* Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
* If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
* To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
* Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
* Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
* All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
* Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Name: Thanu Gino
Job title: Matron for Ophthalmology
Email address: t.gino@nhs.net
Telephone number: 02032997452
Additional information: Please contact between 9am - 5pm except Wednesdays, preferably via email.
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