Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The Ophthalmology Department is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker here at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care; by assisting the nursing staff to improve and maintain high standards of care, health, and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, within the unit 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 at all times. 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. The eye, its surrounding structures, and the visual system can be affected by a number of clinical conditions. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages. An ageing population means there are 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 can be 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 competencies expected. 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, ophthalmic diagnostics, with frequent long periods of sitting or standing. Frequent use of a range of web-based systems such as Medisight and other IT software is also required. About us
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 fulfilment, job security, and flexibility. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to achieve the best outcome 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. Job responsibilities
As an ophthalmic healthcare support worker, you will exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy to make judgments and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. You will develop an understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye to perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of ophthalmic conditions. You will prioritize your own tasks under the direction of appropriate professionals, having an awareness of Ophthalmology care, recognizing, and reporting all adverse findings to the appropriate professional. As an ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will be supporting the ophthalmic service and will 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 gained in the care sector NVQ 2 in healthcare Hospital Experience Knowledge of the anatomy of the eye NVQ3 Ophthalmic experience An understanding of ophthalmic conditions Knowledge and experience
To be able to 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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The Ophthalmology Department is recruiting a Band 3 Ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker here at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. You will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of care; by assisting the nursing staff to improve and maintain high standards of care, health, and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, within the unit 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 at all times. 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. The eye, its surrounding structures, and the visual system can be affected by a number of clinical conditions. Eye health services are becoming more and more important as the UK population ages. An ageing population means there are 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 can be 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 competencies expected. 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, ophthalmic diagnostics, with frequent long periods of sitting or standing. Frequent use of a range of web-based systems such as Medisight and other IT software is also required. About us
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 fulfilment, job security, and flexibility. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working together to achieve the best outcome 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. Job responsibilities
As an ophthalmic healthcare support worker, you will exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy to make judgments and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. You will develop an understanding and knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the eye to perform ophthalmic diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of ophthalmic conditions. You will prioritize your own tasks under the direction of appropriate professionals, having an awareness of Ophthalmology care, recognizing, and reporting all adverse findings to the appropriate professional. As an ophthalmic Healthcare Support Worker, you will be supporting the ophthalmic service and will 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 gained in the care sector NVQ 2 in healthcare Hospital Experience Knowledge of the anatomy of the eye NVQ3 Ophthalmic experience An understanding of ophthalmic conditions Knowledge and experience
To be able to 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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