Band 3 - Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Moorfields

Bank Partners; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner to deliver patient-centred care using specialized technology. This role offers the opportunity to impact lives positively while being part of a dynamic multiprofessional team. Applicants must possess relevant educational qualifications and display excellent communication and team skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Weekly salary

Contribute to NHS pension

Priority of shifts over agency workers

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship.
• Demonstration of working in a team.
• Shares Trust values – Excellence, Equity, Kindness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of patient-centred care.
• Support senior staff in the provision of a caring environment.
• Demonstrate competence in specialist skills after training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Team player

Education

GC/GCSE (or equivalent)

Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are searching for a passionate Band 3 Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner to join their highly skilled and motivated team.

Moorfields Eye Hospital is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. Our approximately 2,300 staff are committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.

Ophthalmic Vision Science (OVS) Assistants are an integral part of the patient pathway at Moorfieldsand pivotal to our clinical services.

The OVS Assistant is part of a multiprofessional team. The role involves using a range of highly specialised technology and imaging equipment to take various images of the eyes and collect data such as eye pressures and visual fields data. OVS Assistants also support the patients with their needs, either directly or by escalating appropriately. This enables clinicians to make important decisions in the care and treatment of our patients.

As an OVS Assistant you may be the first person a patient will see and therefore it is important to instil the Trust values within your everyday working practices.

Our OVS Assistants are individuals with a real passion for providing high quality healthcare to patients. The role is the perfect position for those who want to make a real difference to other people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities:

• The post holder works as part of a team under supervision and will:
• Participate in the delivery of patient centred care, always maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude.
• Contribute to the ward/clinic/department/organisation.
• Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment.
• Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.
• Function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.

Requirements:

• GC/GCSE (or equivalent)
• Maths and English (Grade C or above)
• Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
• Demonstration of working in a team
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Ability to use Microsoft packages
• Shares Trust values – Excellence, Equity, Kindness
• Team player
• Pleasant reassuring manner
• Working on own initiative
• Ability to be flexible to the needs of the service

We are so grateful for the commitment and devotion of our Bank Staff Nurses, so are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Weekly salary
• Staffing Bank workers can contribute to their NHS pension
• Priority of shifts over all agency workers
• Competitive pay

Apply now for this fantastic opportunity by uploading your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.