Employer: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Torbay
Town: Torquay
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The Ophthalmology Department is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care, improving and maintaining high standards of care, health, and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation under indirect supervision. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualized care for the people who use our services while maintaining their privacy and dignity. The post holder will provide an efficient specialized support service to patients allocated for diagnostic testing and assessment. Main duties of the job
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Eye health services are becoming increasingly important as the UK population ages. An aging population leads to more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early and managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will need to have worked in the ophthalmic unit for a period of twelve months and achieved the expected competencies. As the Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will undertake ophthalmic assessments including visual acuity assessments, iCare ocular pressure measurements, ophthalmic diagnostics, and Schirmer’s Test (when competency pack completed) as required. You will work alongside qualified professionals and participate in the delivery of planned care. Much of this role requires the use of VDU equipment and ophthalmic diagnostics, with frequent long periods of sitting or standing and use of a range of web-based systems such as Medisight and other IT software. Working for our organisation
Having a career that is personally rewarding is great. Joining Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a job that offers personal fulfillment, job security, and flexibility. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an ophthalmic healthcare support worker, you will exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy to make judgments and decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. You will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye to perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests on patients presenting with various ophthalmic conditions. You will prioritize your tasks under the direction of appropriate professionals, being aware of Ophthalmology care and recognizing and reporting all adverse findings to the appropriate professional. As an Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will support the ophthalmic service and may be expected to work in peripheral clinics and/or theatre environments independently with clinicians. Further vacancy details can be found on the Job Description. Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Recent experience in the care sector NVQ 2 in healthcare Hospital experience Knowledge of the anatomy of the eye NVQ 3 Ophthalmic experience An understanding of ophthalmic conditions Knowledge and experience
Demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy skills Basic IT skills Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems Specific skills
Able to work long days and fulfill out-of-hours on-call service You will be joining the organization at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organization in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere and are proud of our investment in our staff in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you to support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role. Correspondence will be via
Trac , text, and email. Please check your email and
Trac
account regularly. Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The Ophthalmology Department is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care, improving and maintaining high standards of care, health, and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation under indirect supervision. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualized care for the people who use our services while maintaining their privacy and dignity. The post holder will provide an efficient specialized support service to patients allocated for diagnostic testing and assessment. Main duties of the job
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Eye health services are becoming increasingly important as the UK population ages. An aging population leads to more incidences of age-related diseases of the eye, such as age-related macular degeneration. These eye diseases can be successfully treated if caught early and managed effectively with existing treatments and medicines. As an Ophthalmic Technician, you will need to have worked in the ophthalmic unit for a period of twelve months and achieved the expected competencies. As the Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will undertake ophthalmic assessments including visual acuity assessments, iCare ocular pressure measurements, ophthalmic diagnostics, and Schirmer’s Test (when competency pack completed) as required. You will work alongside qualified professionals and participate in the delivery of planned care. Much of this role requires the use of VDU equipment and ophthalmic diagnostics, with frequent long periods of sitting or standing and use of a range of web-based systems such as Medisight and other IT software. Working for our organisation
Having a career that is personally rewarding is great. Joining Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a job that offers personal fulfillment, job security, and flexibility. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. This role presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an ophthalmic healthcare support worker, you will exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy to make judgments and decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. You will develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye to perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests on patients presenting with various ophthalmic conditions. You will prioritize your tasks under the direction of appropriate professionals, being aware of Ophthalmology care and recognizing and reporting all adverse findings to the appropriate professional. As an Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will support the ophthalmic service and may be expected to work in peripheral clinics and/or theatre environments independently with clinicians. Further vacancy details can be found on the Job Description. Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Recent experience in the care sector NVQ 2 in healthcare Hospital experience Knowledge of the anatomy of the eye NVQ 3 Ophthalmic experience An understanding of ophthalmic conditions Knowledge and experience
Demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy skills Basic IT skills Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems Specific skills
Able to work long days and fulfill out-of-hours on-call service You will be joining the organization at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organization in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere and are proud of our investment in our staff in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you to support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly. Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role. Correspondence will be via
Trac , text, and email. Please check your email and
Trac
account regularly. Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity, and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient, or public) will receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support, you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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