Job summary
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
King鈥檚 College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK鈥檚 largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c拢1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 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鈥檚 College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King's College Hospital.听 We are looking for听 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听 will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.
Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Shift pattern ( non negotiable due to service requirements) : 8am - 6pm,听 including听 one Saturday and one Sunday shift per roster month.
Main duties of the job
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 participate in team huddles and meetings
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Working for our organisation
King鈥檚 College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK鈥檚 largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c拢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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
- Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification
- Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
- Experience in undertaking Advanced ophthalmic diagnostic investigations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
Desirable criteria
- Good IT skills and experience in using software packages
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Thanu Gino
- Job title
- Matron for Ophthalmology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02032997452
- Additional information
Please contact between 9am -5pm except Wednesdays, preferably via email
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