Ophthalmic Technician

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the ophthalmology team at Swansea Bay University Health Board as a band 3 ophthalmic technician. This role includes a range of responsibilities in outpatient clinics, conducting tests and providing care, with excellent training opportunities in a supportive environment. Candidates with vocational training and skills in ophthalmology testing are encouraged to apply, including Welsh speakers.

Qualifications

• Educated to vocational level 3 or equivalent.
• Competent in techniques such as visual acuity testing and OCT.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests like visual acuity testing, dilating patients, and OCT imaging.
• Provide high quality individualized care to service users.

Skills

Understanding of anatomy

Competent in basic ophthalmology testing techniques

Education

Vocational level 3 or equivalent skills and knowledge

Job description

A wonderful opportunity to work for Swansea Bay University Health Board as part of our ophthalmology team. We are excited to offer this band 3 ophthalmic technician post and are sure it will provide the successful candidate with a rewarding and interesting career with further development opportunities in the field of ophthalmology.

Join our dynamic and ambitious multidisiplinary team which includes 15 consultants, advanced non-medical nurse, orthoptic and optometric practitioners, ophthalmic technicians and ophthalmic health care assistants. Benefits include excellent post graduate training opportunities, not to mention the beautiful Gower peninsular which is on our doorstep!

The position requires independent working although supervision is available within the Ophthalmology clinic. Some decision making is required. Full theoretical and practical training and support will be given to the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in ophthalmology outpatient clinics where they will provide high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users. They will perform tests which may include visual acuity testing, dilating patients, OCT and imaging using the Optos camera, visual field testing, pachymetry and tonometry.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to vocational level 3 or equivalent skills and knowledge

Experience

• Understanding of anatomy, physiology and disease process of relevant ophthalmological conditions
• Competent in basic ophthalmology testing techniques

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Service Manager for Ophthalmology

£24,433 to £26,060 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)