An opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the East Kent Ophthalmic team which has 47 members of staff supporting outpatient ophthalmology clinics across 6 different hospital sites. We are a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who get together virtually once a month for a team meeting.
We are looking to recruit four 22.5 hour vacancies.
The post will involve general patient welfare in addition to specific investigative techniques of patients attending a range of general and specialist ophthalmic clinics. Our clinics generally run Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm but at some sites we also have evening and weekend clinics.
The position will initially be a Band 2 but once the criteria has been met in line with the competency matrix then the applicant will progress to Band 3. There will be further opportunities to develop both academically and professionally within the team.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease
1. General Ophthalmic Clinics
• Assessment of visual acuity of patients of varied ages and literate ability using conventional Snellen Chart and computerised tests.
• Instillation of eye drops as prescribed by the Doctor or protocol to prepare the patient for further ophthalmic examination.
• Assist transfer of patients of limited mobility to examination chair and support ophthalmologist during assessment as necessary.
• Ensure all medical notes are present and in order prior to the appointment.
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the clinic by being alert to waiting patients and ensuring clinics are kept to time as far as is possible.
• Giving advice to patients as instructed by senior staff or by ophthalmologist.
• Any administrative duty associated with the clinic as directed by senior staff including clinical stock controls
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
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If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024