Ophthalmic Technician

• Assist the doctor and trained staff in the smooth running of the clinic.
• Take part in a period of training to be competent in vision testing, instillation of drops and appropriate diagnostic investigations using IT-related equipment required for doctors and nurses.
• Prepare and ensure all consulting rooms are ready for use before the commencement of specific clinics including cleaning rooms as per hospital policy and that all necessary documentation is available for use by the clinician.
• Utilising IT skills ensure patient electronic records are updated and available for consultation and contain relevant information before and during the commencement of the clinic using appropriate IT platforms.
• Under the direction of the nurse in charge of the clinic assist the clinician in any patient procedures and chaperone patients when required ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Carry out appropriate patient care after appropriate training under the supervision of the nurse in charge.
• Supporting nurse in charge/Coordinator at the triage desk by handling calls, taking messages from patients via phone or face to face and passing onto the appropriate person.
• At the conclusion of clinics ensure consulting rooms are cleaned and tidied and ensure all necessary documentation is directed to the appropriate department.

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health care and/or equivalent qualification/experience
• Educated to GCSE level and/or equivalent qualification/experience

Essential

• Experience in working within an Ophthalmic Outpatient setting
• Be able to work under remote supervision

Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Essential

• Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role