About this role
Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are looking for applicants who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for Ophthalmology. The successful applicant will work in a busy environment on H2 and community settings. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment. The applicant will be expected to travel to and from community and Hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, supporting trained staff in all specified aspects of care and providing technical support using a range of Ophthalmic equipment.
To provide cross cover into other services including laser, AMD, ward and theatre based services, To provide technical assistance to a range of ophthalmic clinics including but not limited to, glaucoma and retinal virtual model clinics, through operating a range of medical devices underpinned by comprehensive competency standards and compliance with a range of specific clinical guidelines. To work closely with patients ensuring high quality assessments are undertaken, ensuring Trust values and patient's rights to private and dignified assessment are observed in a risk managed working environment.
The post holder will liaise closely with Optometry, Orthoptist, Ophthalmologists, Nursing, Medical Illustration, other professional and clerical staff, patients, their relatives and carers. The post holder will be required to work in various sites which deliver ophthalmic technical services. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment
About us
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives.This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme ofStaff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. VOICE values
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of Bolton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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2.
EDUCATION
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING
Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in area of ophthalmology
Ability to demonstrate competency in Ophthalmic clinical technical skills.
Experience of working within ophthalmic technical roles
GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent levels.
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3.
OPHTHALMIC
CLINICAL
TECHNICAL
SKILLS
History taking and documentation using specific pro-formas.
Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellens/COMPLOG
focimetry
Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers
Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles.
Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment
Auto refraction
Drop instillation for investigative purposes
Calibration of equipment
Assisting in intravitreal injection lists
Assisting in laser clinics
I-Care tonometry
ultrasonic pachymetry
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Portfolio
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4.OTHER CLINICAL SKILLS
Knowledge and training regarding eye drop compliance aids- ability to educate and teach patients in drop techniques.
Ability to follow departmental protocols including escalation policies to mitigate patients` clinical risk.
Able to work on own initiative and within the boundaries of the role
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5.
PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES
Driven to achieve a high quality standard of care and motivated to learn new skills
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, undertake own workload, manage time and cope with the pressures of a busy out-patient department
The ability to communicate effectively with staff & patients, including patients with learning / communication difficulties and deal with sensitive / unpleasant situations
Show a caring & sensitive approach to dealing with patients
An ability to ensure accuracy, clinical precision & provide attention to detail, filing test results appropriately
Ability to demonstrate reliability and commitment to the service and your team
Understand & accept the need to maintain confidentiality
Application form
Portfolio
Interview
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Person Specification
OTHER CLINICAL SKILLS Essential
Knowledge and training regarding eye drop compliance aids- ability to educate and teach patients in drop techniques Ability to follow departmental protocols including escalation policies to mitigate patients` clinical risk. Able to work on own initiative and within the boundaries of the role
Qualifications & Experience Essential
Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in area of ophthalmology Ability to demonstrate competency in Ophthalmic clinical technical skills. Experience of working within ophthalmic technical roles
Desirable
GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent levels.
OPHTHALMIC CLINICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS Essential
Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellen's/COMPLOG focimetry Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles. Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment Auto refraction Drop instillation for investigative purposes Calibration of equipment Assisting in intravitreal injection lists Assisting in laser clinics
Desirable
I-Care tonometry ultrasonic pachymetry
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).
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL3 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)