Associate Vision Science Practitioner
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, City of Westminster
Associate Vision Science Practitioner
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GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 15 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2cc6bad4e4cc4a498028b649dcfd8ce4
Full Job Description
We are recruiting for an Associate Vision Science Practictioner to join our Ophthalmic Imaging team at GOSH. The post will involve carrying out a range of ophthalmic imaging investigations in children with simple and/or complex medical conditions. This may include basic (unsupervised) or specialist (supervised) investigations, including but not exclusive to OCT (Spectralis, handheld, ultra-wide field), fundus imaging (Optos, handheld), Biometry (IOL master) and ultrasound.
You will be expected to contribute and participate in clinical development, audit and research projects involved in the unit under the direction of the ophthalmic imaging lead. Non-clinical workload will vary but will include equipment maintenance, repair, database management, quality assurance/management and contribution to departmental audit or research projects as directed., + Simple and complex ophthalmic imaging in children, under supervision as required (see full job description for more details), adhering to local or wider standards and protocols.
+ Communication with children and families, sometimes in stressful or upsetting circumstances
+ Perform daily quality and calibration checks on equipment, escalating or resolving faults as required
+ Be responsible for data integrity on imaging systems and patient electronic records (through EPIC).
+ Follow trust policy to carry out duties and responsibilities with care, treating individuals equally and with confidentiality.
+ Maintain a high attention for detail when inputting or contributing to data collection or entry
+ Facilitate general administration within the ophthalmology imaging and wider department, as directed.
+ Attend regular staff meetings and maintain CPD record.
+ Participate in team discussions
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
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