Job Summary
This is a new role within our large multidisciplinary team to enhance the care of glaucoma patients.
The glaucoma sub-specialty is one of a number of sub-specialties within Ophthalmology.
This role's main purpose is to be part of an integral glaucoma specific team to create a better flow for our high flow outpatient clinics. You will be at the forefront of their glaucoma care, conducting diagnostic testing and history taking.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service.
Duties include performing various ophthalmic investigations including visual field and acuity testing, eye pressure check which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging, supporting the day-to-day clinic activity within the Glaucoma department and leading the technician-led clinic independently. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner.
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-24-S2994
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To carry out Humphrey Visual Field testing to a high standard, ensuring the individual needs of patients are met, maintaining the patients dignity and privacy, always acting in the patients best interests. Ability to calculate and select appropriate lens for visual field test. To be able to identify equipment malfunctions and inaccuracies in performing the visual test and report back to lead nurse.
* Testing and recording of visual acuity.
* To carry out OCT scans of the retinal nerve fibre layer.
* Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff.
* To carry out such basic procedures as are delegated by trained members of staff and which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the ophthalmic technician has proved him or herself competent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent Significant experience
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience in ophthalmology working at HCA Level
* Experience in visual field
Skills
Essential
* Good communication and inter-personal skills
* Ability to use I-care
* Knowledge of visual acuity and types of charts used
* Ability to maintain high standards of care
* Ability to recognise own limitations
* Able to use own initiative appropriately
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr