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Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,500 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and have an interest in working in an eye care setting.
This role requires excellent people skills and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.
Full training will be provided but previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Shift pattern ( non negotiable due to service requirements) : 8am - 6pm, including weekend shifts
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- visual field assessment
- Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, CASIA etc
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
- Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
- To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
- To use electronic patient record management system.
- To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
- To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
- To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
- To commit to further training as required
- To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff when necessary
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- visual field assessment
- Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, CASIA etc
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
- Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
- To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
- To use electronic patient record management system.
- To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
- To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
- To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
- To commit to further training as required
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Manyleb y person
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- GCSE Education or equivalent or Ophthalmic Technician qualification ( OVS Training)
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
- Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting the job.
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Kenji Abe
- Teitl y swydd
- Practice Development nurse for Ophthalmology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02032997452
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Please contact between 9am -5pm except Wednesdays, preferably via email
Rhestr swyddi gyda King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector