Ophthalmic Vision Science Technician - Potters Bar | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic inquisitive minded individual who are from nurturing caring background to join our dynamic ophthalmology team at Moorfields, Potters Bar, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY.Responsibilities

Work in partnership with a multi professional team of nurses, doctors and optometrists to support in taking diagnostic imaging as part of cataract, Glaucoma and Medical Retina.Work closely with qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers.Ensure the safety and well-being of service users, and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and confidentiality through the adoption of person-centred care principles.Attain competencies by following the Trusts required protocol for cataract, Medical Retina and Glaucoma.Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment for theatre.Exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.Undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency.Liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aiming to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.To attain competencies by following the Trusts required protocol.Act as chaperone when required.Main responsibilities of the role are to work as part of a multi disciplinary team assessing, planning and implementation of care to ophthalmology patients through diagnostic imaging, pre-assessment and preparing patients for surgery; supporting health promotions and caring for the eye.Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Note:

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