Job summary The post holder will support the Ophthalmic Imaging and Outpatient Department for the provision and overall smooth running of our clinical services. This will involve data entry, eyesight testing, OCT scans and other Imaging. You will have responsibility for preparing our patients and undertaking their investigations, performing a range of basic imaging tests and procedures as well as providing the reports and baseline evaluations for review by other clinical staff. As a key member of the team you will be required to attend both Bristol Eye Hospital and the BEH Diagnostic HUB as well as other sites if necessary to deliver clinical care. Willingness to travel is therefore required. The core hours are Monday to Friday however there must be some flexibility to provide service across the whole week if required. Main duties of the job Following appropriate training and assessment you will be performing the following clinical care duties (this list is not exhaustive and will change with the service in line with developing competency frameworks): Imaging and Technical tasks such as: Visual Acuity Testing Measuring intra ocular pressure Optical Coherence Tomography Colour fundus photography Wide field imaging Autofluorescence Imaging OCT-Angiography Corneal imaging such as Topography and OCT Additional imaging Techniques as appropriate to individual development/ service About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 387-S-6280-LH Job locations Bristol Eye Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Bristol BS1 2LX Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Desirable Previous experience of ophthalmic care At least one A level in a science subject Grade C or above Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the public, in a customer service environment Understands the critical importance of confidentiality Experience of learning new systems Current working knowledge of general medical/ ophthalmic conditions, equipment, and techniques. Desirable Working knowledge of ophthalmic conditions, procedures and techniques Knowledge of NHS procedures Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer focus Attention to detail Empathetic manner with patients Able to work alone and as part of a team Ability to deal with difficult situations. Good presentation skills, high level of accuracy and excellent hand-eye coordination Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent computer skills and problem solving abilities Ability to travel between different working locations and weekend working Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Person Specification Qualifications and Training Desirable Previous experience of ophthalmic care At least one A level in a science subject Grade C or above Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of dealing with the public, in a customer service environment Understands the critical importance of confidentiality Experience of learning new systems Current working knowledge of general medical/ ophthalmic conditions, equipment, and techniques. Desirable Working knowledge of ophthalmic conditions, procedures and techniques Knowledge of NHS procedures Aptitudes Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong customer focus Attention to detail Empathetic manner with patients Able to work alone and as part of a team Ability to deal with difficult situations. Good presentation skills, high level of accuracy and excellent hand-eye coordination Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent computer skills and problem solving abilities Ability to travel between different working locations and weekend working Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Eye Hospital Lower Maudlin Street Bristol BS1 2LX Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)