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Ophthalmic technician
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To work hours between Monday - Saturday 0800- 2000, in accordance with service need.)
Job ref
287-OPHT-47-24
Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Aintree University Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2024 23:59

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Ophthalmic Technician - Aintree Site

Band 3

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join St Paul's Eye Unit Division of Ophthalmology team at Aintree University Hospital Elective Care Centre. 

We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail.  You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring manner with all ages and abilities and be able to empathise with and support patients and team members. Previous experience of working in an ophthalmic environment is desirable.

Hours to be worked flexibly between Monday - Saturday, 08:00 - 20:00, according to service need.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist and support clinicians in provision of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapy services
  • Participate in the development of self and others
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients
  • Perform subjective tests of visual function
  • Perform objective assessments using ocular imaging
  • Assist in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures
  • Provide administrative support to the Ophthalmic Diagnostic & Therapy services

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

  • Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen and / or LogMAR charts
  • Perform autorefraction as required
  • Refer patients for refraction by an optometrist in accordance with agreed protocols.
  • Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated & manual focimeters
  • Perform visual field examination using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
  • Perform rebound tonometry
  • Perform OCT and colour retinal imaging
  • Accurately & legibly record test results in patient casenotes / ophthalmic database
  • Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate
  • Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols

Managerial / Leadership

  • Manage own clinical workload
  • Ensure a safe working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults to the relevant Speciality Lead
  • Monitor stock levels of consumables
  • Undertake other administrative duties as specified by the Speciality Leads / Manager
  • Deliver reliable, effective customer service and contribute to its improvement

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Developed IT Skills
  • Ability to work with an exceptionally high level of detail
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Personal planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to offer effective communication to a broad range of patients and carers. This group will include those with communication difficulties as well as medical staff
  • Highly advanced communication skills for dealing with emotional and sensitive situations
  • Ability to effectively provide complex information and offer effective persuasion to a broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Fair Employment Charter Status - Aspiring LevelNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedStep into health

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrew Tompkin
Job title
DIvisional Head Ophthalmology Support Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 706 3901
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