Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as an Ophthalmic Technician, get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmic Technician has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to work within the multi-professional Macular team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be required to support the Macular Practitioner team to deliver seamless ophthalmic care to the macular and medical retinal patients. Primarily, providing support in the procedure room for the delivery of intra vitreal injections, obtaining OCT scans and recording visual acuity using the logmar charts.
The role also includes acting as the patients advocate and supporting the patient pathway journey.
You will work with the Clinical team and head of service to deliver robust clinical care for patients attending the macular service at WEEU Wonford, Heavitree and Community Sites.
Our vision is to provide safe, high-quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values: Honesty, Openness & Integrity; Fairness, Inclusion & Collaboration; Respect & Dignity.
Our Ophthalmic Technicians form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across various dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.
You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.
The team: You will be working with our team of dedicated practitioners to deliver the macular injection treatment service to our local community. The team consists of Band 6 & Band 7 practitioners with a support team of Band 3 ophthalmic technicians.
Working Pattern
We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These shifts are usually during the weekdays between 8am and 6pm, 4 days per week for full-time employees. Occasional Saturdays are required. Please do check this at your interview.
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date
To be confirmed
For further information please contact:
Joanne Tripp - Head of Retinal Services on onjtripp@nhs.net or Simona Bonura Macular Practitioner Services Manager on Teresa.bonura@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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 name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
185-458-9418
Job locations
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