Ophthalmic Technician

The Ophthalmic Technician role within the Royal London Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinic supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred eye care as part of Barts Health NHS Trust. The clinic provides expertise in clinical care, research, and education, and the post holder contributes to maintaining these standards through effective clinical and operational support. The role involves performing a range of diagnostic tests, including visual acuity testing, visual field assessment, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), and vital signs monitoring. The Ophthalmic Technician also assists clinicians and nursing staff during patient assessments and treatments, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of patients through clinic pathways. A key part of the role includes the accurate collection, recording, and management of clinical data, as well as the maintenance and preparation of ophthalmic equipment. The post holder is also responsible for supporting a safe, clean, and well-organised clinical environment that promotes high standards of patient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Ophthalmic Technician plays an important role in enhancing patient experience, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of ophthalmology services., The Royal London Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinic provides expertise in clinical care, research and education. The Ophthalmic Technician role supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within the Ophthalmology Outpatients Clinic at the Royal London Hospital. The role involves performing a range of diagnostic tests including but not limited to visual acuity, visual fields, OCT and vital signs, assisting clinicians and nursing staff, and ensuring the efficient flow of patients through clinic pathways. The post holder is responsible for accurately collecting and recording clinical data, maintaining ophthalmic equipment, and contributing to a safe, clean, and well-organised clinical environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Ophthalmic Technician plays a key role in enhancing patient experience, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment, and upholding the standards and values of Barts Health NHS Trust., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

• "O" level/GCSE Education or equivalent, Communicating effectively both verbally and in written English.
• Working in an Ophthalmic Health Care setting or other, supporting patients and the multi- disciplinary team with a range of Ophthalmic technical skills.
• Working as part of a Team Following instructions and completing assigned tasks.
  
  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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