Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Senior Ophthalmic Technician role is an experienced ophthalmic healthcare technician with expert imaging and ophthalmic skills. They will have completed all required competencies within an ophthalmology department.
The post holder will work closely with our Training and Education Lead and Matron and will support education and training pathways for all levels of healthcare technician staff members. The post holder will support the training and supervision of newly appointed and less experienced staff in the use of ophthalmic imaging equipment.
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
The post holder will contribute to the effective and efficient team working of the ophthalmic imaging service and the smooth running of the outpatient clinical services.
The post holder will support consultant specialist clinics held in OPD, e.g. Genomic clinics and undertake any applicable training for this clinic.
The post holder will be required to act independently within the appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their medical and nursing colleagues when necessary.
The post holder will need to be prepared to work unsociable hours to support the services including evenings and weekends.
The vacancy is based at WEEU Exeter but the post holder will be expected to provide occasional cover at peripheral clinics.
Please ensure that you read the job description and meet all the criteria before applying as we will be unable to shortlist anyone who does not meet job description criteria. This is a full-time post.
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
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