The ophthalmology department at Frimley Health is dedicated to providing excellent patient care to a wide patient group who experience many different eye conditions. The Orthoptic assistants will work closely with the Orthoptists, Nurses, and Ophthalmologist within the eye department to provide high-quality care to patients. The post holder will rotate between all our clinical areas, supporting and running clinics on and off site. It is a busy and fast-paced department, with many exciting opportunities.
As an integral member of the Ophthalmic team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities: Provide a range of non-nursing duties ensuring a sufficient and effective service to the unit at all times. Carry out specialised ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service and pre-tests for the medical staff.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required.
To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs, and values.
To promote patient independence and maintain the individual’s dignity at all times.
To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times.
To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered to.
To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff, or oneself according to hospital policy.
To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to the Nurse in Charge or their deputy.
To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies.
To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts, etc., and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue.
As an important member of the team, the post holder should attend and participate in any meetings and training sessions as required.
To be aware of own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their ability or training.
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As an integral member of the Ophthalmic team, the post holder will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team in the provision of high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities: Provide a range of non-nursing duties ensuring a sufficient and effective service to the unit at all times. Carry out specialised ophthalmic tests and procedures that contribute to the efficient running of the service and pre-tests for the medical staff.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis, and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
To ensure that all patients, visitors, and staff are treated in a courteous, professional, and caring manner and receive prompt assistance when required.
To promote equality for all individuals, taking into consideration their cultural and religious beliefs, customs, and values.
To promote patient independence and maintain the individual’s dignity at all times.
To adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality at all times.
To be aware of their responsibilities under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act. Care should be taken in all aspects of work to ensure that these and other safety regulations, e.g. C.O.S.H.H. and Manual Handling Policy are adhered to.
To report any accidents and/or incidents occurring to patients, visitors, staff, or oneself according to hospital policy.
To report any suspicious circumstances/individuals/packages immediately to the Nurse in Charge or their deputy.
To be aware of procedures to be followed in the case of Fire, Cardiac Arrest, and any other emergencies.
To be aware that the Post-holder should not become involved in any financial matters with, or on behalf of a patient or relative, e.g. witnessing a Will, receipt of gifts, etc., and to adhere to hospital policy on this issue.
As an important member of the team, the post holder should attend and participate in any meetings and training sessions as required.
To be aware of own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their ability or training.
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