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Prif leoliad
Ophthalmic technician
Gradd
Band 3
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (To work hours between Monday - Saturday 0800- 2000, in accordance with service need.)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
287-OPHT-47-24
Cyflogwr
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Aintree University Hospital
Tref
Liverpool
Cyflog
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog
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Yn cau
01/08/2024 23:59

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Ophthalmic Technician - Aintree Site

Band 3

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An opportunity has arisen for an ophthalmic technician to join St Paul's Eye Unit Division of Ophthalmology team at Aintree University Hospital Elective Care Centre. 

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, a caring manner with all ages and abilities and be able to empathise with and support patients and team members. Previous experience of working in an ophthalmic environment is desirable.

Hours to be worked flexibly between Monday - Saturday, 08:00 - 20:00, according to service need.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • Assist and support clinicians in provision of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapy services
  • Participate in the development of self and others
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients
  • Perform subjective tests of visual function
  • Perform objective assessments using ocular imaging
  • Assist in ophthalmic diagnostic procedures
  • Provide administrative support to the Ophthalmic Diagnostic & Therapy services

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Clinical

  • Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen and / or LogMAR charts
  • Perform autorefraction as required
  • Refer patients for refraction by an optometrist in accordance with agreed protocols.
  • Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated & manual focimeters
  • Perform visual field examination using the Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
  • Perform rebound tonometry
  • Perform OCT and colour retinal imaging
  • Accurately & legibly record test results in patient casenotes / ophthalmic database
  • Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate
  • Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols

Managerial / Leadership

  • Manage own clinical workload
  • Ensure a safe working environment, reporting any risks or equipment faults to the relevant Speciality Lead
  • Monitor stock levels of consumables
  • Undertake other administrative duties as specified by the Speciality Leads / Manager
  • Deliver reliable, effective customer service and contribute to its improvement

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Developed IT Skills
  • Ability to work with an exceptionally high level of detail
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Personal planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to offer effective communication to a broad range of patients and carers. This group will include those with communication difficulties as well as medical staff
  • Highly advanced communication skills for dealing with emotional and sensitive situations
  • Ability to effectively provide complex information and offer effective persuasion to a broad range of patients in terms of age, ability and understanding

Knowledge

Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging

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Enw
Andrew Tompkin
Teitl y swydd
DIvisional Head Ophthalmology Support Services
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
0151 706 3901
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