About this role
Job summary
To undertake the manufacturing of ocular prosthetics for both Child and Adult patients.
To develop specialist skills to design, fabricate, clinically fit custom made ocular and facial prosthetics and other complex custom made medical devices.
To assist in provisions of rehabilitation of patients who have undergone radical surgery for disease, trauma and malignancy by means of highly specialised skill.
To develop skills and regularly be signed off by senior ocularists
Main duties of the job
To evaluate patients for their appropriate prosthetic rehabilitation under supervision.
To develop skills to clinically design, prescribe, fabricate and fit custom made artificial eyes, cosmetic shells, facial prostheses, and other complex medical devices as required under supervision.
To develop skills to analyse complex sockets, devise and undertake an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
To demonstrate high levels of artistic ability for iris painting in the patient's presence. To develop skills and demonstrate an understanding of all prosthetic manufacturing techniques using specialised complex laboratory equipment. To fabricate medical devices that comply fully with medical device legislation.
To mould, fit and paint a definitive pattern prior to the manufacture and subsequent supply of a customised artificial eye. Advising on future treatments that may be required and the daily routine of inserting removing and cleansing on both Adults and paediatric patients.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description Job responsibilities
To evaluate patients for their appropriate prosthetic rehabilitation under supervision.
To develop skills to clinically design, prescribe, fabricate and fit custom made artificial eyes, cosmetic shells, facial prostheses, and other complex medical devices as required under supervision.
To develop skills to analyse complex sockets, devise and undertake an appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
To demonstrate high levels of artistic ability for iris painting in the patients presence. To develop skills and demonstrate an understanding of all prosthetic manufacturing techniques using specialised complex laboratory equipment. To fabricate medical devices that comply fully with medical device legislation.
To mould, fit and paint a definitive pattern prior to the manufacture and subsequent supply of a customised artificial eye. Advising on future treatments that may be required and the daily routine of inserting removing and cleansing on both Adults and paediatric patients.
To create and produce customised conformers, which may or may not involve visiting the operating theatre or wards to mould and/or fit the ocular defect.
To instil anaesthetic drops, mould, fit and paint a definitive pattern prior to the manufacture and subsequent supply of a customised cosmetic shell (cosmetic scleral lens). Advise on the daily routine of inserting, removing, cleansing wearing times with further advice on follow up treatments and cleaning fluids.
To accurately record details of treatment and procedures carried out during an appointment in the patients hospital records.
To assist in counselling sessions provided by the team for emotional support pre and postoperatively to patients requiring radical disfiguring excisional surgery necessary for trauma, disease or malignancy and for those with terminal conditions.
To demonstrate empathy and persuasive skills especially when dealing with paediatric cases and patients with learning difficulties.
To observe, assist and undertake prosthetic procedures within the operating theatre.
To assist in the maintenance of the departments quality control system by adherence to ISO13485:2016 standard and the requirements of the European Medical Devices Directive and the compilation of all appertaining records. Calibrate specialized equipment used within the department.
To record and report risks to patients and staff to ocularists.
To be computer competent and to carry out and assist the ocularists in administrative duties.
To carry out and assist in research projects undertaken within the department and by the oculoplastic surgical teams and to assist in the preparation of articles for publication as required.
To undertake internal and external training for continual professional development and to update knowledge as required by the obligations of the quality control system in place within the department. To communicate complex information to patients whilst overcoming barriers such as age, language, co-operation and understanding.
To sit and stand for long periods
To be carry out tasks for Quality Management Services and any other duties required outside your job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE level (Including English and Maths to GCSE A-C) or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Degree or equivalent in Dental Technology or other relevant subject. Master degree in Dental Technology
Experience Essential
Working in customer facing roles Must have manual dexterity skills and be able to work to high precision.
Desirable
Working in a health care setting
Knowledge Essential
Must have high communication skills to enable accurate explanations of complex surgical and technical procedures and advice to be imparted to professional colleagues and patients from all backgrounds.
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.
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields Eye Hospital
162 City Road
Greater London
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)