Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Ophthalmology outpatients service at Denmark Hill, King’s College Hospital. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with people and have an interest in working in an eye care setting.
This role requires excellent people skills and communication skills, and strict attention to detail in order to provide imaging of the highest quality. This rewarding position will develop and evolve with our collaborative team working approach to ensure we meet the advancing demand of patients with ocular conditions.
Previous experience of working with patients in an eye care setting would be beneficial.
Shift pattern ( non negotiable due to service requirements) : 8am – 6pm, including one Saturday and one Sunday shift per roster month.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary network of professionals regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- visual field assessment
- Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, CASIA etc
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
- Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
- To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
- To use electronic patient record management system.
- To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
- To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
- To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
- To commit to further training as required
- To demonstrate ophthalmic technician duties to others and to assist in training new staff when necessary
- To participate in team huddles and meetings
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake ophthalmic technician duties including (but not limited to) :
- Visual acuity assessment
- visual field assessment
- Retinal imaging using various retinal imaging devices including OPTOS , OCT imaging, CASIA etc
- Measurement of spectacles using the automated focimeter
- Measurement of Intraocular pressure using the Reichert Ocular Response Analyser and iCARE
- To participate in the virtual technician led clinic.
- To use electronic patient record management system.
- To assist in intravitreal injections and cross linking services.
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the role, following departmental guidelines and procedures.
- To contribute to the efficient running of all clinics, opening and closing of clinic setting.
- To be able to complete successful care certificate completion within 3 months of start date.
- To ensure safe use and maintenance of all equipment
- To commit to further training as required
- To ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent ophthalmology qualification
- Enhanced ophthalmic imaging techniques (OVS) Qualification
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Experience in undertaking Advanced ophthalmic diagnostic investigations
Experience
Essential
- Working in an Ophthalmic setting supporting patients and the multi-disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills
Desirable
- Good IT skills and experience in using software packages
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 30 December 2024
