Ophthalmic Technician: Sponsorship Available

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join our progressive ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London.

You will be based within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nursing and other support staff across multiple sites.

This interesting and challenging role involves performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is desirable. Please refer to job description for further information about the role.

We are looking for a reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.

Main duties of the job

Ophthalmic Imaging plays a vital part on patients’ care. We are looking for an ophthalmic technician to join our team to support our busy department. You will be providing diagnostics services for patients as part of their clinical pathway. You will provide services for Imperial and community hubs under Ophthalmology. Main responsibilities are to assist the multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient and effective ophthalmic service. A key element is to assist medical teams in providing gold standard patient care. The role involves meeting and interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE’s (Or Equivalent) Or Functional skills at level 1 in
  • English and Maths or willingness to attain

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
  • Experience of customer service

Desirable

  • Experience using imaging devices
  • Experience in Ophthalmology.

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of image management
  • Ability to learn new IT software and specialised Machinery
  • Undertake VA, IOP, Auto- refraction, topography

Desirable

  • Experience of quality management systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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: 13 November 2024

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