Ophthalmic Technician

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Band 3 Ophthalmic Technicians to enhance patient pathways from referral to treatment. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, conducting essential tests and collaborating with clinical staff. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and a willingness to learn. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care and support within the community, while developing your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a health care setting preferred.
• Willing to undertake and complete Care certificate & observational training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential tests to support medical and nursing staff.
• Assist with diagnostics tests including visual acuity and OCT imaging.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Team player

Ability to train others

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ 3

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This role is offered on a part time basis of 32 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Ophthalmic Technicians to join our team. The successful candidates will be involved in enhancing the patient's pathway from referral to treatment through the Ophthalmology Outpatient department.

Previous Ophthalmic experience preferred, or training will be given to the right candidates.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

As an Ophthalmic technician you will carry out essential tests to support the work of both the clinical staff and nursing team with diagnostics tests to assist with diagnosis these will include visual acuity, taking images using OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomographer).

You will be given the opportunity to learn about the speciality within a safe environment and have the support of nursing colleagues, clinicians, and Consultants.

You will need to be:

• Hard working and reliable
• Work calmly under pressure
• Good Team player
• Willing to develop skills to support the patient's pathway from referral to treatment

The post will include evening and weekends when required.

If you would like to know more about this role or visit the department on an informal basis, please contact:

Jess Mason, Senior Sister for Head & Neck on 01793 604872

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Job responsibilities

Ophthalmic Technicians carry out essential tests to support the work of medical and nursing staff in the Eye Department including our satellite clinics at Eldene and Savernake and other sites as applicable. There are clinical and administrative roles as directed by the senior nurse in charge.

Please see attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent skill level)
• NVQ 3

Experience

• Previous experience within a health care setting ? Ophthalmic experience ? Visual acuity/ field testing ? Ability to train others

Knowledge

• Good communication skills - able to communicate verbally and in writing to staff, patients, and relatives ? Ability to prioritise workload and manage own time effectively ? Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team ? Able to build effective working relationships with staff and colleagues
• Willing to undertake and complete Care certificate & observational training

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.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearpro rata per annum