Associate Ophthalmic Science Practitioner

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS is recruiting an Associate Ophthalmic Science Practitioner to maintain high standards of clinical work across ophthalmic services. You will perform visual fields, biometry, OCT and intra-ocular pressure measurements, while supporting the ophthalmic team in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires recent ophthalmic experience, excellent patient care and IT skills, with attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Recent ophthalmic clinical experience.
• Previous experience in patient/public or customer care.
• GCSE English & Maths passes.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity and precise handling of ophthalmic instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform Humphrey automated and Octopus manual visual fields.
• Undertake biometric assessment using ultrasonography and optical biometry.
• Perform optical coherence tomography and measure visual acuity and intra-ocular pressure.
• Work as a flexible member of the Ophthalmic team on patients of all ages and abilities.
• Participate in audits and research projects; ensure infection control.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Excellent IT skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Degree in Ophthalmic Imaging

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to his advert. As an Associate Ophthalmic Science Practitioner you will maintain the delivery of a high standard of clinical work across all areas. This includes performing Humphrey automated and Octopus manual visual fields, undertaking biometric assessment on patients using ultrasonography and optical biometry, performing optical coherence tomography and measurement of visual acuity and intra-ocular pressure. Work as a flexible member of the wider Ophthalmic team undertaking technical assessment on patients of all ages and who have various communication abilities and who have been referred from a variety of sources. To use analytical and judgement skills to tailor the delivery of care to the needs of individual patients and be able to adapt emotional, mental and physical responses appropriately. This requires maintaining concentration for prolonged periods whilst coping with the competing demands of unplanned daily clinical workload and frequent interruption. To demonstrate considerable manual dexterity and speed in a variety of clinical procedures to ensure accurate results and images. To participate in departmental audit and research projects as required. Ensure compliance with infection control procedures. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. The successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams. Ophthalmology is a busy department in a large teaching hospital and the Ophthalmic Technician and Ophthalmic Imaging services are extremely busy, with a mix of booked appointments and on demand services. Ophthalmology Services include eye casualty, day case, in-patient and outpatient facilities. It has strong links to the University of Nottingham through research and works closely with the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Service. We have a large team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, who provide outpatient and surgical services in a full range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics. The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. You are strongly urged to consider your suitability to meet the service requirements prior to applying for this post.

Person specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard with passes at A - C or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable criteria

• Degree in Ophthalmic Imaging or Ophthalmic related subject

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent ophthalmic clinical experience
• Previous experience in dealing with patient/public or customer care skills.

Desirable criteria

• Use of IOL master and/or ultrasound for Biometry

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under own initiative or as team member
• Excellent IT skills

Organisational Skills

Essential criteria

• Meticulous attention to detail

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Manual dexterity
• Working hours between 7.30am and 8.00pm (vary day to day)

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.