Ophthalmic Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Frimley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Park Hospital is seeking an ophthalmic technician to join the ophthalmology department. You will support registered practitioners in safe patient care, maintain records, and perform delegated clinical and administrative tasks; ophthalmic imaging is central to the department's work.

Applicants should have a Care Certificate (or be in progress), be motivated to learn, and be willing to undertake training to extend duties. Right to work in the UK for the full contract is required.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate completed or in progress.
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn.
• Willingness to undertake training to carry out extended duties.
• Ability to perform area-specific clinical competencies under supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly in English with patients.

Responsibilities

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.
• Act in accordance with Trust policies and nursing procedures.
• Maintain patient record confidentiality and high documentation standards under direct supervision of registered practitioners.
• Escalate untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues as appropriate.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training.
• Promote good working relationships and support the senior ophthalmic team to maintain team morale.
• Use resources efficiently and effectively, with awareness of budgetary implications.
• Carry out administrative and ophthalmic duties delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.
• Remain competent within scope of practice and develop further skills, knowledge and competencies for the clinical area.
• Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills within twelve months of starting in role.
• Comply with and maintain awareness of Trust Equal Opportunities policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

This ophthalmic technician post sits in the ophthalmology department at Frimley Park Hospital, which also runs a mobile unit and clinics across nearby sites. The post holder supports registered practitioners in safe patient care, keeps records and carries out delegated clinical and administrative tasks. Ophthalmic imaging, a specialised form of medical photography used to record and treat eye disorders, is central to the department's work. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work for the full contract.

What the job involves

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients
• Act in accordance with Trust policies and nursing procedures
• Maintain patient record confidentiality and high documentation standards under direct supervision of registered practitioners
• Escalate untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues as appropriate
• Attend and complete all mandatory training
• Promote good working relationships and support the senior ophthalmic team to maintain team morale
• Use resources efficiently and effectively, with awareness of budgetary implications
• Carry out administrative and ophthalmic duties delegated by the senior ophthalmic team
• Remain competent within scope of practice and develop further skills, knowledge and competencies for the clinical area
• Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills within twelve months of starting in role
• Comply with and maintain awareness of Trust Equal Opportunities policies

Qualifications

• Care Certificate completed or in progress
• Enthusiasm and motivation to learn
• Willingness to undertake training to carry out extended duties

Experience

• Ability to perform area-specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under the direction of a registered practitioner
• Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate clearly in English with patients

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract

Nice to have

• Knowledge of clinical applications
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with the multidisciplinary team
• Computer skills
• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care, or working towards this
• Examples of working independently

What’s offered

• Professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training
• First class development opportunities
• Support for a healthy work-life balance
• Encouragement to apply on a flexible basis, with a range of working patterns and hours