Job overview

To work as part of the ophthalmic team, delivering an unsupervised, high-quality technical and specialist service.

Performing visual assessments including visual acuity, visual fields, optical coherence tomography (OCT), Corneal topography, Specular microscopy, Retinal imaging, measurement of intraocular pressure, and other technical measurements which provide information for clinical decisions/treatments of eye and neurological conditions.

At times the postholder may be asked for their advice by medical staff and patients on the results achieved for each of these tests.

Main duties of the job

The job requires effective communication with various teams, including medical staff, clerical workers, and patient's and relatives, ensuring clear communication within the team and with patients.

Clinical responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, ensuring accurate patient assessments, providing clear instructions, using equipment like Optical Coherence Tomography and visual field testers, administering dilating drugs, and tailoring care to individual patient needs.

The post-holder will engage in professional development, participate in team-building, support a learning environment, and supervise and mentor learners, as well as contribute to teaching programs.

The role emphasises safeguarding vulnerable individuals, reducing healthcare-associated infections, and adhering to infection control policies while ensuring patient safety and well-being during diagnostic procedures.

Continuous personal and professional development is essential, involving mandatory training, identifying learning needs, and participating in appraisals to improve skills and knowledge.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust