Ophthalmic Technician

You will gain skills in the use of a variety of Diagnostic machines.

Assist with both Clinician and Nurse led clinics.

The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic to learn.

We are committed to providing education opportunities to all our staff, and run a very strong competency programme within the department.

Show your passion for delivering excellent patient care.

Enjoy more time to care and get to know your patients

Manage a varied and interesting caseload in Diagnostics.

Instinctively meet the needs of patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance.

Run visual acuity and eye pressure checks.

Complete post-operative checks .

Assist with minor surgeries and specialist treatments.

Run a wide variety of diagnostic tests, including OCT, Pentacam, Visual Fields. IOL.

Assist with Pre assessment, ECGs and Phlebotomy and assess Local Anaesthetic questionnaires when needed

Cover and triage the SOS line with support of the on call Doctors.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

As a hospital we specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise. Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Essential & desirable