Ophthalmic Technician

VerseOne Group; South Woodham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VerseOne Group is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician to join the Eye Unit Diagnostic Hubs. You will perform high-quality diagnostics using tools such as visual field tests, imaging, and medical photography under supervision, contributing to the virtual review by Doctors and Optometrists.

Training is provided; we value caring, empathetic professionals who are keen to learn and develop IT skills in a busy healthcare setting. A driving licence is essential as travel to multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ophthalmic diagnostics is not essential; willingness to learn is valued.
• IT literate and able to work in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to skill development.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality diagnostics for Doctors and Optometrists to review remotely.
• Work within the Eye Unit Diagnostic Hubs centred on glaucoma and retinal cases.
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues to deliver a seamless ophthalmic service.
• May be required to work across MSE sites in South Essex and Chelmsford; driving licence is essential.

Job description

Our technicians work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals to provide diagnostic support. You will be using a wide range of technology including visual field tests, medical photography, and imaging. Full training will of course be provided.

Ophthalmic technicians will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the department, to provide a seamless service and high-quality care to patients with proximal supervision from a registered member of staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop and acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies.

You will continue to develop and undertake a range of tasks and will require excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop their skills and knowledge.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Are you looking for an exciting Ophthalmic Technician role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

Are you looking for an opportunity that develops new skills with the potential for career progression, involves working with people, and allows you to develop your technological skills within a healthcare setting?

This post is in the Eye Unit Diagnostic Hubs. The clinical work will be initially centred around Glaucoma and Retinal cases, and you will be completing high quality diagnostics for Doctors and Optometrists to virtually review.

As this is an MSE wide role you will have a base site but may be asked to work at any of the MSE sites in the South Essex and Chelmsford areas. As travel across all our sites will be required a driving licence is essential. Our Hubs are at South Woodham Ferrers and Orsett. Our Hospitals are Orsett, Broomfield and Southend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within the health care sector or are looking to take on a new career within healthcare. This opportunity will allow you to undertake work based learning with opportunities to progress.

Experience is not necessary for these roles, but you must have a caring and empathetic nature, be keen to learn and develop on a personal level and be IT literate whilst working in a busy complex environment.