Ophthalmic Imaging Technician — Flexible Hours

FHFT Education Academy; Frimley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Imaging Assistant within the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital. The role involves rotating across clinical areas, supporting registered practitioners and maintaining records, with a focus on safe patient care.

The post is permanent, full-time or part-time (37.5 hours per week) with a Mon-Fri shift pattern. Salary scales range £27,106 to £28,850 per annum inclusive of HCAS.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under direction of registered practitioner.
• Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested.
• Knowledge of clinical applications.
• Ability to develop positive working relationship with multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.
• To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
• To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of documentation under the direct supervision of the registered practitioners.
• To elevate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues.
• To attend / complete all mandatory training.
• To promote good working relationships and to support the senior ophthalmic team to achieve high morale within the team.
• To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.
• To carry out all administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.
• Be competent within their scope of practice and continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies determined by the individual clinical area.
• Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.
• As an employee you are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust’s policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

Skills

Clinical competencies

Teamwork

Care certificate program

Willing to undertake training

NVQ Level 3/4 in health and social car

Computer skills

Enthusiastic and motivated to learn

Good communication in English

Independent working

Education

Care certificate program

NVQ Level 3/4 in health and social care or working towards this

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Imaging Assistant within the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital. The role involves rotating across clinical areas, supporting registered practitioners and maintaining records, with a focus on safe patient care.

The post is permanent, full-time or part-time (37.5 hours per week) with a Mon-Fri shift pattern. Salary scales range £27,106 to £28,850 per annum inclusive of HCAS.