Junior Ophthalmic Technician
About The Position
The post holder will join an established team of 11 ophthalmic technicians working within the Orthoptic Service, based at Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary. The team is supported by an Ophthalmic Technician Supervisor & the Team works physically closely together in a room that houses four visual fields machines which means good team working & flexibility is essential. Team members also work holding single-handed clinics at the APEC & Cannock sites. Learning is supported by regular reflective practice sessions, 1:1s, & teaching from qualified clinical staff. Patient assessment: Perform Visual Field testing. Administrative: Assist with administrative & clerical tasks relating to provision of Orthoptic service. Advert Perform visual fields within Orthoptic Departmental protocols on Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with senior staff where necessary in complex cases. Use the hospital computerised appointment system to: Make appointments for patient clinics. Undertake maintenance of patient records relating to attendance Support the running of the Orthoptic Department with a range of administrative & clerical tasks, many relating directly to incoming referrals & clinical enquiries. Deal with patient enquiries. Working for our organisation The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The ability to flex between patient facing clinical duties & non-patient facing duties to support the operational aspects of the Orthoptic Department is essential. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details. Please see attached job description for full details. Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process. Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud. Visa/Sponsorship Information The Trust welcomes suitably qualified applicants including those who may require a Trust issued Certificate of Sponsorship. However, not all our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, we recommend applicants check whether the role is eligibility prior to applying. More information can be found on the UKVI website: Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .
Requirements
- good team working
- flexibility
- The ability to flex between patient facing clinical duties & non-patient facing duties to support the operational aspects of the Orthoptic Department is essential
Responsibilities
- Perform Visual Field testing
- Assist with administrative & clerical tasks relating to provision of Orthoptic service
- Perform visual fields within Orthoptic Departmental protocols on Humphrey Field Analyser, liaising with senior staff where necessary in complex cases
- Make appointments for patient clinics
- Undertake maintenance of patient records relating to attendance
- Support the running of the Orthoptic Department with a range of administrative & clerical tasks, many relating directly to incoming referrals & clinical enquiries
- Deal with patient enquiries
Benefits
- supportive working environment
- flexible working arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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