About this role
Job summary
To deliver effectively, as part of a team and individually where applicable, specific Ophthalmic clinical assessments including assessment of visual acuity, Intraocular pressure, visual fields and OCT testing. To assist MDT in clinics e.g. Intravitreal injection service, minor operation list.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ophthalmic technicians to work in the ophthalmic department primarily at Royal Free hospital ophthalmology service. We see patients with a number of ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina and glaucoma.
Working in a friendly modern environment you'll carry out Ophthalmic technical and imaging procedures including OCT, Visual fields, visual acuity assessment and intraocular pressure checks.
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
In addition to the ophthalmology department at Royal Free hospital , we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the trust and you will be expected to work there if needed.
This is a part time post 35.5 hours/week. The hours will be worked across 4 days Mon- Friday. Day off will be depending on activity demand. The post involves some 07:30 starts and 18:00 finishes.
Please be aware this post does not meet sponsorship criteria.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
skills and aptitudes Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Awareness of procedures to deal with patients concerns/complaints
Desirable
Awareness of the principles of infection control awareness of duties associated to role
Personal qualifities and attributes Essential
Prioritise and manage own work good team worker able to take instruction take responsibility willingness to learn use initiative good attention to details Calm under pressure friendly and helpful
Experience Desirable
significant experience of working in outpatients or medical setting Technical experience
Education and professional qualifications Essential
Good general education Commitment to personal development
Desirable
evidence of regular attendance at training days Health care assistant course recognised by the trust
Royal Free World class values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond st
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)