Job Summary
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ophthalmic technicians to work in the ophthalmic department at Barnet hospital eye clinic which is part of the Royal Free London ophthalmology service. We see patients with a number of ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina and glaucoma.
Working in a friendly modern environment you’ll carry out Ophthalmic technical and imaging procedures including OCT, Visual fields, visual acuity assessment and intraocular pressure checks.
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
In addition to the ophthalmology department at Barnet Hospital hospital, we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the trust and you may be expected to work there if needed.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Commitment to personal development
Desirable
- Evidence of regular attendance at training days
- Health care assistant course recognised by the trust
Experience
Desirable
- At least a year experience of working in outpatients or medical setting
- Technical experience – ECGs, blood sugar monitoring, assisting doctors, visual fields testing , disc photography and focimetrey
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Awareness of procedures to deal with patients concerns/complaints
Desirable
- Awareness of the principles of infection control
- Awareness of duties associated to role
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Prioritise and manage own work
- Good team worker
- Able to take instruction
- Take responsibility
- Willingness to learn
- Use initiative
- Good attention to details
- Calm under pressure
- Friendly and helpful
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 29 October 2024
