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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Occasional Saturdays and some clinics at Frome Medical Practice)
Job ref
427-6440608
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital and Frome Medical Practice
Town
Bath
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro-rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Optometry Technician

Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational and communication skills to join our friendly and professional team within the Eye Unit in the beautiful city of Bath. Our highly motivated team consists of 7 Ophthalmologists, 3 Associate Specialists, 6 Optometrists, 2 Senior Optometry Technicians, 4 Optometry Technicians, and 4 Orthoptists.

 

Main duties of the job

Our Optometry Technicians carry out a wide range of work activities, as requested by clinicians, including assessment of visual acuities, visual field tests, retinal imaging, anterior chamber imaging, ocular coherence tomography and biometry. The post holder will also assist the Senior Optometry Technicians with administrative duties.  The role will be supported with the necessary training

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in a care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience as an optometry technician

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge or interest to develop knowledge in eye disease

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Broadbent
Job title
Lead for Optometry and Orthoptics
Email address
[email protected]
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