Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our new Dowling Retinal Suite at Bexhill Hospital. which during the next 18 months is expanding and developing new patient pathways.
You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting patients undergoing Intravitreal injections as treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration, DMO & RVO patients, also diagnostic treatments to support the retinal clinics.
Treatments for these diseases are innovative and developing all the time; become part of this dynamic unit. You will be required to work alongside Consultants, Doctors and Optometrists in an outpatient setting offering a variety in ophthalmic conditions.
Ophthalmology has the plenty of opportunities for you to learn new skills and extend the role of an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Technician. This will enable you to develop yourself professionally within the team. Join us in our mission to deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit; to provide the continuing surgical pathway for these ophthalmic patients. Support the team in maintaining existing and developing new procedures.
Main duties of the job
The OCT technician is a member of the care team who will supportRegistered Practitioners in the delivery of patient care in theophthalmic outpatients setting. The role of the OCT technician will be to undertake a range of care activities and assist with patient's pathway by undertaking the Visual acuities and OCT OCT technician will have developed or be expected to develop toagreed service requirements, training and competences associatedwith the expectations of a Band 3.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Maths and English GSCE or equivalent grade A-C/ 4-9
2. Educated to NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
3. Evidence of additional training and competency in Ophthalmology
4. Completion of Care certificate
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of working within the Ophthalmic healthcare environment Or Experience of working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
6. Experience of working with the OCT machine and undertaking Visual Acuities
Skills
Essential
7. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
8. Competent in using these trusts information systems: Esearcher; Evolve; Medisoft; Enlighten;