Ophthalmic Technician

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

NHS Pension Scheme

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning & development

Excellent transport connections

NHS discount schemes

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working options

Resumo da oferta

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking an experienced nurse to join the St. Ann's ward team.

You will assess care needs, plan and evaluate care, and work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred ophthalmic care. With NHS pension, opportunities for career-long learning, and a strong commitment to dignity and safety, this role provides a supportive environment for professional growth and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualificações

• Ophthalmic nursing assessment and care planning
• Documentation and accurate records
• Ability to work within NMC code of conduct

Responsabilidades

• Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments
• Take patient histories and document findings
• Plan, implement and evaluate care programmes from admission to discharge
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care
• Ensure infection control standards in clinical areas

Conhecimentos

Ophthalmic care

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Infection control

Formação académica

O' level/GCSE education or equivalent

Ferramentas

PAS system

Open Eyes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people's sight matters-and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission-delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we're just getting started.

From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new site in St Pancras, Camden-a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof - Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health.

This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

This post is based at the St. Ann's satellite sites of Moorfields Eye Hospital which is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at 19 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patient's homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national center for eye care.

Main duties of the job

Clinical and Patient Care

• Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
• To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.

Professional Responsibilities

• Is accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence.
• Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care.
• Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising as appropriate with medical staff other member of the care team and management.

Education & Professional Development

• Act as a role model, giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified staff and students.
• Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward.

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing

Perform a wide range of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging such as.

• Visual acuity assessment
• Intraocular pressure measurement
• Visual fields testing
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT )
• Fundus photography

Accurately documenting and uploading result to electronic patient records.

Clinical Support

• Support the multidisciplinary team during clinical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment to infection control standards.
• Administer eye drops in line with training, competency, and local policy.

Team Collaboration

• Work effectively within the multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to senior staff promptly.
• Open and close clinics as required.

Patient-Centred Care

• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and dignified patient care.
• Respond sensitively to patients' individual emotional, physical, and cultural needs.
• Provide reassurance and answer basic patient enquiries.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Computer skills - Patient Administration
• System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement

Skills

Essential criteria

• Skills in preforming diagnostics in ophthalmology

Desirable criteria

• Minimum 1 year's experience in Diagnostics
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need for maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Education

Essential criteria

• 'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us