Ophthalmic Technician

Job Overview

Our ophthalmology department encompasses the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) which moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital and Heatherwood outpatients. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality. Ophthalmic Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare.

Ophthalmic Imaging plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Frimley Park Hospital, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care.

Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.

Main duties of the job

• Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.
• To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.
• To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of documentation under the direct supervision of the registered practitioners.

To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues.

To attend / complete all mandatory training.

To promote good working relationships and to support the senior ophthalmic team to achieve high morale within the team.

To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.

To carry out all administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.

Be competent within their scope of practice and continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies determined by the individual clinical area.

Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.

As an employee you are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust’s policies relating to Equal Opportunities

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Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK

for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working in Ophthalmology, outpatients’ department or day surgery unit

Experience of working in a team, undertaking duties as requested

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of clinical applications.
• Competent in venepuncture, cannulation and ECGs
• Competency in Ophthalmic Scans such as Optos & Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and/or Humphrey Visual fields etc
  
  

Qualifications / Education

Essential criteria

• Education / Qualifications GC/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English (Grade C or above) Willingness to complete level 2 healthcare apprenticeship
  
  

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in health and social care or working towards this
  
  

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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