Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-6404SAC
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Ophthalmic Technician
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
Are you passionate about patient care? Do you want to expand your clinical knowledge and experience? Do you want to work with a fantastic multi-disciplinary team?
An opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the East Kent Optometric Services team supporting ophthalmology across 6 different hospital sites. We are a friendly, hardworking and supportive team who get together virtually at least once a month for a team meeting. We support the medical retina/AMD/diabetes service, urgent eye service, the glaucoma service, the cornea service, the paediatric and orthoptic services along with managing the contact lens service and low vision service.
The post will involve managing patients in glaucoma and diabetic imaging clinics, face to face work ups and imaging, working within a multidisciplinary team for the benefit of our patients. Our clinics generally run Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm but at some sites we also have evening and weekend clinics.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
General Ophthalmic Clinics
o All tasks, duties and responsibilities performed by band 3 ophthalmic technicians in doctor led clinics are continue to be expected.
Independently managing patient flow and quality assurance in virtual review imaging clinics
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- Assessment of visual acuity of patients using LogMAR computerised tests.
- Instillation of eye drops as prescribed by the Doctor or protocol to prepare the patient for further ophthalmic examination.
- Assist transfer of patients of limited mobility to examination chair and support ophthalmologist during assessment as necessary.
- Produce high quality ophthalmic images and scans.
- Ensuring clinics run to time as much as possible – alerting patients of any delays, and seeking help if required
- Giving advice to patients as instructed by senior staff or by ophthalmologist.
Administrative Duties
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- Review medical/ophthalmic history prior to clinic and ensure clinic list is signed for drops
- Fully compliant with Patient Administration Systems (PAS)
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Independently managing patient flow and quality assurance in virtual review imaging clinics
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- Assessment of visual acuity of patients using LogMAR computerised tests.
- Instillation of eye drops as prescribed by the Doctor or protocol to prepare the patient for further ophthalmic examination.
- Assist transfer of patients of limited mobility to examination chair and support ophthalmologist during assessment as necessary.
- Produce high quality ophthalmic images and scans.
- Ensuring clinics run to time as much as possible – alerting patients of any delays, and seeking help if required
- Giving advice to patients as instructed by senior staff or by ophthalmologist.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 4 or ability to work towards
Desirable criteria
- Certficate/Diploma in OCT
- Level 3 Diploma in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
- National Care Certificate or ability to work towards
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Complex OCT/fundal imaging
- Vision acuity testing, iCARE tonometry
- Ability to take a complete case history
Desirable criteria
- Automated visual fields imaging
- Optos imaging
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of common eye disorders: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, choroidal naevi
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NICE guidance for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, AMD
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jennifer Casey
- Job title
- Optometrist Principal
- Email address
- [email protected]
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