Bank Advanced Ophthalmic Technician

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Ophthalmic Technician to join their Ophthalmology department. The role involves conducting diagnostic tests and providing assessments for patients, while ensuring high-quality patient care. Successful candidates will manage their own caseload and work closely with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal applicants should possess excellent communication skills and experience in ophthalmic diagnostic imaging. The position may require some offsite sessions. Competitive salary and a commitment to inclusivity offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience managing a caseload of patients.
• Understanding of cultural differences in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and interpretation for Ophthalmology patients.
• Manage own caseload and accept urgent referrals.
• Perform associated clerical duties for Ophthalmology service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

Job description

Senior Ophthalmic Technicians are a crucial support service within the Ophthalmic specialities. They perform diagnostic tests in different clinics within the department. These include Visual Field Tests, Optical Coherence Tomography, Fundus Photography and iCare Tonometry. They also provide support to a team of Ophthalmic Technicians. The Glaucoma service has Senior Technician-led clinics. Some of these clinics are offsite and some Saturday working may be required. To lead on a Technician-led Ophthalmology service and deliver an ophthalmic diagnostic service, within the department of Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide appropriate assessment (and interpretation of results where indicated) for Ophthalmology patients.
• Manage own caseload of patients prioritising when necessary and accepting urgent referrals as appropriate.
• To ensure that patients are received in a sympathetic and courteous manner and that cultural difference is catered for.
• To undertake associated clerical and administrative duties necessary to ensure the effective running of the ophthalmology service.
• Some sessions will be required at the Community Clinics at Anglia Ruskin University and Saffron Walden Hospital.
• Being able to work independently and within a team is essential for the role. You will require excellent communication skills and experience in ophthalmic diagnostic imaging. This role involves considerable patient contact and assessments. Some training will be provided.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

EEO Statement

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.