Job summary We are looking for a bank ophthalmic technician to work within our ophthalmology clinics during the week. There would be regular work on a Monday and extra days to back-fill annual leave and sickness periods. Folkestone Eye Centre is a brand-new ophthalmology clinic and theatre in Folkestone that is committed to giving excellent patient care. We are looking for someone who is experienced in the field of ophthalmology and wanting to develop their skill-set. Our clinic is newly renovated and growing by the year. It is an exciting time to part of such a brilliant service within the community. We are a small and friendly team that thrive on giving back to the community. Main duties of the job Assisting in ophthalmology clinics - supporting both clinicians and patients whilst they attend for their appointment. VA Testing Taking eye pressure readings with an ICare probe HVF Testing OCT scanning Instilling of eye drops Biometry scanning About us The atmosphere at Folkestone Eye Centre is a warm and friendly one. We are a small team, but support each other everyday whilst we look after patients. We are led by our Service Manager who oversees the day-to-day running of the service. We have 5 Consultant Ophthalmologists on rotation, as well as other specialty doctors and optometrists. Folkestone Eye Centre is newly renovated, so the premises is clean, comfortable and is a lovely working environment. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.50 an hour Contract Bank Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A3111-24-0035 Job locations Unit 21d Folkestone Enterprise Centre Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH Job description Job responsibilities To carry out OCT scanning to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests. Testing and recording of visual acuity using both Snellen and COMPlog Instillation of eye drops under the instruction of a Consultant Ophthalmologist. Measuring eye pressures with iCare tonometer probe To care for the equipment used within the Outpatient clinic. To develop an understanding and knowledge of reviewing patient referral letters including GP and Optician information to ensure additional investigations are completed To give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation takes place, taking into account patients who have sensory impairment (visual and/or hearing loss), physical or mental health, learning difficulties, different age groups, cultural differences and non-English speaking individuals or carers. To act as a chaperone To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers. To communicate effectively (written and verbally), respectfully and in a timely manner within the team. Understand the principle of confidentiality, always communicating in a way that maintains the patients confidentiality. To keep areas clean and to sanitise areas between each and every patient. To assist Service Manager with stock levels. Job description Job responsibilities To carry out OCT scanning to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests. To carry out Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests. Testing and recording of visual acuity using both Snellen and COMPlog Instillation of eye drops under the instruction of a Consultant Ophthalmologist. Measuring eye pressures with iCare tonometer probe To care for the equipment used within the Outpatient clinic. To develop an understanding and knowledge of reviewing patient referral letters including GP and Optician information to ensure additional investigations are completed To give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation takes place, taking into account patients who have sensory impairment (visual and/or hearing loss), physical or mental health, learning difficulties, different age groups, cultural differences and non-English speaking individuals or carers. To act as a chaperone To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers. To communicate effectively (written and verbally), respectfully and in a timely manner within the team. Understand the principle of confidentiality, always communicating in a way that maintains the patients confidentiality. To keep areas clean and to sanitise areas between each and every patient. To assist Service Manager with stock levels. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within ophthalmology Knowledge of ophthalmology equipment Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients Desirable Experience of using Biometry machine to measure lenses prior to cataract surgery. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working within ophthalmology Knowledge of ophthalmology equipment Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients Desirable Experience of using Biometry machine to measure lenses prior to cataract surgery. 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. Employer details Employer name Newton Place Surgery Address Unit 21d Folkestone Enterprise Centre Shearway Road Folkestone Kent CT19 4RH Employer's website https://www.newtonplacesurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)