Band 3 - Ophthalmic Technician - Moorfields

Bank Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 3 Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner to support patient care using specialized imaging technology. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to quality healthcare. This role offers benefits like flexible working hours and weekly salary, making it ideal for those wanting to make a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Weekly salary

Contribute to NHS pension

Priority of shifts over agency workers

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a customer service/front facing role.
• Experience working in an NHS/private healthcare setting.
• Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Use specialized technology to take images of the eyes.
• Support patients with their needs.
• Work as part of a multiprofessional team.

Skills

Good communication skills written and verbal

Ability to use Microsoft packages

Pleasant reassuring manner

Demonstration of working in a team

Education

GC/GCSE (or equivalent)

Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are searching for an enthusiastic and passionate Band 3 Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner/ HCA to join their highly skilled and experienced team.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare.

Moorfields Eye Hospital has had an Imaging Service since the late 1968 and to this day, Ophthalmic Imaging continues to provide a Gold Standard service across a broad range of clinical imaging techniques.

Ophthalmic Imaging plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Moorfields, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care.

Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.

The Post:

Ophthalmic Vision Science (OVS) Assistants are an integral part of the patient pathway at Moorfields and 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.

Requirements:

• GC/GCSE (or equivalent)
• Maths and English (Grade C or above)
• Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
• Experience working in an NHS / private healthcare setting
• Minimum one year experience in a customer service/front facing role
• Demonstration of working in a team
• Providing good care
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Good communication skills written and verbal
• Demonstrates good customer skills
• 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

Benefits:

We are so grateful for the commitment and devotion of our Bank Staff, 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

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