Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician
Job summary
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients' lives? Join UHCW as a Medical Retina Ophthalmic Technician and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care within our Ophthalmology team.
You will support the diagnosis and treatment of patients with retinal conditions, undertake ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic tests, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellent patient care. ? Develop specialist skills in ophthalmology? Work with cutting-edge diagnostic technology? Be part of one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts?
Make a positive impact on patient outcomes every day Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to expand our current Ophthalmic Technician team within the department to support a busy and well reputable ophthalmic department. 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, which assesses the visual function of patients attending the eye clinic. The role also includes ocular imaging and day to day administrative tasks. 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
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.
Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care.
We will create anenvironment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
Testing and recording of visual acuity Instillation of eye drops following completing a competency course under supervision of the medical staff. To carry out basic procedures which 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.
These will include assisting in the AntiVegf injection rooms using strict aseptic technique measures, follow up of patients, auditing, medical assessment of patients prior to angiography, referral to low vision and the ECLO, and possible future training on OCT depending on expansion of service.
Working pattern may include flexible working days with both long and short shifts and cross site working within the eye department at University Hospital Coventry and St Cross Hospital. To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles such as phlebotomy and cannulation, OCT and microperimetry.angiography To participate in skills training and assessment prior to undertaking additional roles.
To be aware of developments in ophthalmology and to undergo further training as required by Medical Retinal lead nurse. To attend in-service training and support meetings where provided. Participation in clinical governance meetings.
To care for and be responsible for the maintenance of equipment used within the Outpatient clinic at UHCW at St Cross To adhere to the provisions in the Health and Safety at Work Act and to work within the guidelines of hospital policies and procedures. To be aware of, and comply with, the fire policy and procedures for control of infection. To maintain confidentiality of patients and their relatives at all times.
To participate in performance review and agree objectives for continuous development. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential oGCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level) Desirable oNVQ 3 Experience Essential oPrevious experience within a health care setting Desirable oPrevious experience within Ophthalmology oCounselling Knowledge Essential oGood communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients and relatives. oAbility to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively oAble to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues oAble to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable oKnowledge of medical retinal conditions and treatment modalities oLow vision services Skills Essential oIT skills oPatient focused oExcellent communication skills and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oAbility to make accurate autonomous decisions and act upon these appropriately oAbility to deal with difficult/sensitive situations Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.
(As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) .
