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Main area: Ophthamology
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time available as well)
Job ref: 279-6818783-JAN25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Sussex Eye Hospital/Princess Royal Hospital and Hove Poly Town Brighton
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
To work as part of the ophthalmic team, delivering an unsupervised, high-quality technical and specialist service.
Performing visual assessments including visual acuity, visual fields, optical coherence tomography (OCT), corneal topography, specular microscopy, retinal imaging, measurement of intraocular pressure, and other technical measurements which provide information for clinical decisions/treatments of eye and neurological conditions.
At times the postholder may be asked for their advice by medical staff and patients on the results achieved for each of these tests.
Main duties of the job
The job requires effective communication with various teams, including medical staff, clerical workers, and patients and relatives, ensuring clear communication within the team and with patients.
Clinical responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate patient assessments, providing clear instructions, using equipment like Optical Coherence Tomography and visual field testers, administering dilating drugs, and tailoring care to individual patient needs.
The post-holder will engage in professional development, participate in team-building, support a learning environment, and supervise and mentor learners, as well as contribute to teaching programs.
The role emphasises safeguarding vulnerable individuals, reducing healthcare-associated infections, and adhering to infection control policies while ensuring patient safety and well-being during diagnostic procedures.
Continuous personal and professional development is essential, involving mandatory training, identifying learning needs, and participating in appraisals to improve skills and knowledge.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities would be outlined on the attached document below.
Person specification
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Essential and Desirable
* Experience in clinical setting
* Evidence of good team working
* Experience with different software programmes
* Experience in Ophthamology
* Experience in clinical photography
* Photography Experience
* Experience in Ophthalmic Imaging
* AHCS registered
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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