Ophthalmic Technician | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London
The Band 3 Ophthalmic TechnicianinOutpatient Private Servicesplays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care by performing a range of diagnostic tests and supporting clinicians in outpatient ophthalmic clinics. This role involves assisting with patient assessments, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, and ensuring the smooth flow of private patient services.
The technician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing excellent customer service to enhance the patient experience. A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to clinical protocols while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
The technician will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing excellent customer service to enhance the patient experience. A strong emphasis is placed on accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to clinical protocols while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
- Perform a wide range of Ophthalmic diagnostic tests
- Assist clinicians in outpatient clinics, preparing patients for examinations and procedures.
- Ensure accurate documentation and entry of patient data into electronic health records and paper documentation.
- Maintain and calibrate ophthalmic equipment, ensuring cleanliness and functionality.
- Support patient flow by directing and escorting patients within the clinic.
- Provide clear patient instructions and reassurance regarding tests and procedures.
- Adhere to infection control, health & safety, and patient confidentiality policies.
- Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance skills and competencies.
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Clinical Duties:- Performophthalmic diagnostic testsincluding, but not limited to:• Visual acuity assessments
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans
- Humphrey visual field tests
- Anterior and posterior segment imaging
- Corneal topography and biometry measurements
- Pachymetry , IOP check (ORA & Icare)
- Assist consultant in outpatient consultations and intravitreal injections ensuring a smooth clinical workflow.
- Providepre- and post-procedure patient instructions, ensuring they understand the tests and expected outcomes.
- Ensure accuratedocumentation of patient datainto electronic health records and clinical management systems.
- Adhere toinfection control protocolsand ensure all clinical areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
- Ensure correcthandling and calibration of ophthalmic equipment, reporting any faults to senior staff.
- Offer apatient-centered approach, providing reassurance and support to private patients throughout their clinical journey.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients,addressing queriesregarding tests and procedures professionally.
- Assist inmanaging patient flow, ensuring minimal waiting times and an efficient clinic operation.
- Support consultants and nurses in deliveringpersonalized careto meet the expectations of private patients.
- Ensuretimely and accurate documentationof test results, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
- Support stock control bymonitoring and replenishing clinical suppliesin consultation rooms.
- Work closely with the Private Outpatient Clinic administrative team to ensure anefficient patient journeyfrom arrival to discharge.
- Participate inongoing training and competency assessmentsto stay up to date with advancements in ophthalmic technology and techniques.
- Attendteam meetings and training sessionsto contribute to service improvements.
- Adhere tohospital policies and procedures, including infection prevention, health and safety, and data protection guidelines.
- Maintain a professional demeanor, ensuring compliance with theprivate patient service standardsand expectations.
This advert closes on Sunday 23 Mar 2025
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