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Job Summary
Are you an Ophthalmic technician looking for an exciting new role? As a Lead Ophthalmic technician, you will provide an efficient specialised support service to all patients allocated for diagnostic testing and face to face assessment.
The post holder will work alongside members of the medical, medical imaging, administrative, nursing team and other allied health professionals. They will support the research nursing staff and medical team in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives, and carers, ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
The post holder will supervise and teach/train all members of the multidisciplinary team in ophthalmic imaging.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance of ophthalmic imaging equipment. Work with IT to network new equipment and troubleshooting issues with existing equipment.
Main duties of the job
1. Communication and relationship skills, liaising with other team members as well as patients ensuring that information delivered is understood fully.
2. Technical skills and experience including being able to undertake vision acuity tests using Logmar and Snellen formulation independently; and performing a range of other ophthalmology tests as described in the job description.
3. Responsibility for ensuring equipment is available and in good working order, arranging repairs when required.
4. Image uploading for clinical trials.
About Us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We Run Major Acute Services At:
* Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
* St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£31,081 to £33,665 a year Per anum - Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-8697LD
Job locations
CMH, London, NW10 7NS
Person Specification
Essential
* National Vocational Qualification level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience.
* Certificate in OCT acquisition and fundus photography.
* Certificate in anatomy of the eye.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
* Foundation degree in Ophthalmic science and technology or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* Able to perform all imaging tests required for patient requiring ophthalmic assessment and treatment.
* Wide experience of ophthalmic technical imaging equipment.
* Ability to train and supervise staff/colleagues.
Desirable
* Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, calibration of equipment, technical experience.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: CMH, London, NW10 7NS
Employer's website: lnwh.nhs.uk
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Optometrists
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