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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Rotation to other sites within St George's Division
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekdays plus weekends)
Job ref
273-DS-7134262
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Georges
Town
Tooting
Salary
£30,039 - £31,088 per annum pro rata including HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Ophthalmic Technician

NHS AfC: Band 3

 

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.  Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.  Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East. 

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields.  The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care.  Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.   The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join the St George's Team. The successful applicant will work in the Outpatient Department Moorfields South at St George’s and Satellites (Nelson Community Centre and Queen Mary Roehampton)  If you are hardworking, have the passion for providing excellent patient care and would like to be a part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

•    Following training, the post holder will be working alongside nurses and clinicians to assist with delivery of care to patients when attending clinics.
•    The post holder will be expected to undertake in-house training regarding the different equipment.
•    Assist in the education and training of new staff when needed.
•    Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical, staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).
•    To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users. Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.
•    You will be allocated to different sites (St Georges, Nelson Community Centre and Queen Mary’s Hospital and Future Satellites under St Georges)

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.  We also offer:
•    Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
•    Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
•    Free 24/7 independent counselling service
•    Learning and development opportunities
•    Easy and quick transport links
•    A range of attractive benefits and discounts
•    Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
•    Free Pilates classes
•    Full support and training to develop your skills
•    Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more!  To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To always comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment
Pls see full Job Description attached

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • O” level/GCSE Education or equivalent Ophthalmic Technician qualification and experience

Application and Interview

Essential criteria
  • Dealing with Patients

application form and interview

Essential criteria
  • skills and communication

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Capital Nurse, LondonVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peoplePathway to excellenceCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedRNIBArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Florante Menor
Job title
Charge Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07920841974
Additional information

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