Ophthalmic Technician

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bolton is seeking an enthusiastic Ophthalmic Technician to support trained staff in providing technical assistance across various services, including clinics and theatres. The role involves high-quality patient assessments and collaboration with a diverse team, ensuring dignified care in a busy environment. Candidates should have a passion for Ophthalmology and a commitment to patient-centered excellence.

Benefits

Supportive team approach

Continuous staff engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Forward thinking and motivated individuals with a passion for Ophthalmology are sought.
• Ability to work in busy environments and community settings.
• Excellent patient-centered care must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support trained staff in all aspects of care.
• Provide technical assistance in various ophthalmic clinics.
• Work closely with patients ensuring high-quality assessments.

Skills

Technical support

Patient care

Operating medical devices

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment

Job description

The post holder will work as a member of the ophthalmic technician team, supporting trained staff in all specified aspects of care and providing technical support using a range of Ophthalmic equipment.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Provide cross cover into other services including laser, AMD, ward and theatre based services,
• Provide technical assistance to a range of ophthalmic clinics including but not limited to, glaucoma and retinal virtual model clinics, through operating a range of medical devices underpinned by comprehensive competency standards and compliance with a range of specific clinical guidelines.
• Work closely with patients ensuring high quality assessments are undertaken, ensuring Trust values and patient's rights to private and dignified assessment are observed in a risk managed working environment.
• Work closely with Optometry, Orthoptist, Ophthalmologists, Nursing, Medical Illustration, other professional and clerical staff, patients, their relatives and carers.

We are looking for applicants who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for Ophthalmology. The successful applicant will work in a busy environment on H2 and community settings. They will work closely with their Colleagues and Clinicians providing excellent Patient centred care using Ophthalmic Diagnostic Photography equipment.

Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives. This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme of Staff Engagement. As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity.

The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff. Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.