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Ophthalmic Technician
Band 3/4
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you looking for an opportunity that develops new skills with the potential for career progression, involves working with people, and allows you to tinker with technology within a healthcare setting? This could be an exciting opportunity for you.
We are actively looking for Ophthalmic Technicians to join our multi-disciplinary team here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within the health care sector or are looking to take on a new career within healthcare. This opportunity will allow you to learn on the job.
Our Ophthalmic technicians work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals to provide diagnostic support and you will be using a wide range of technology including visual fields tests, medical photography and imaging. As you can imagine, the learning opportunities within this role are outstanding.
Remember, for this opportunity experience is not essential, however, to be successful you must have a caring nature, a passion for people, be competent with technology and thrive working in a busy environment.
The initial site base location will be Southend Hospital, however across site travel will be required therefore a driving licence is essential for this position. Other sites include Orsett, Broomfield and Maldon.
We welcome college leavers or those with potential looking for a career change.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
As our Ophthalmic technician will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the department, to provide a seamless service and high-quality care to patients with proximal supervision from a registered member of staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop and acquire new skills, knowledge, and competencies and you will join initially as a Band 3 and once competencies and training are complete, if a post is available, will be awarded with a Band 4 position.
You will continue to develop and undertake a range of tasks and will require excellent communication skills and ability to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop their skills and knowledge.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Are you looking for an opportunity that develops new skills with the potential for career progression, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
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Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of ophthalmology in an acute hospital environment
- Previous experience of Humphreys Visual Field and OCT and other diagnostic equipment
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent
Meini prawf dymunol
- UK driving licence and car access
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Alex Landells
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Orthoptics and Technical Services Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01702 435555
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Elizabeth Law
Lead Optometrist
01702 435555 ext 7043
Rhestr swyddi gyda Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector