Role Summary
- To provide technical support for Ophthalmology Clinics including consultant and practitioner clinics and virtual diagnostic reviews
- Clinics will be held at the Nightingale Hospital Exeter, with training clinics provided at Wonford and Heavitree
- To undertake digital stereoscopic optic disc photography
- To undertake Optical Coherence Tomography testing
- To undertake automated Humphrey visual field assessment
- To undertake visual acuity assessment using LOGMAR
- Administering eye drops for ocular examination
- Perform intra ocular pressure readings using eyecare equipment
- To contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of Ophthalmology clinics providing assistance to the other technicians within the unit
- Cleaning and maintaining clinical areas
- To provide support for patients and carers
- Cross cover on other Ophthalmology sites in Exeter may be required on occasion
About the Role
We will work with you to help you be the best version of you at work.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, physiotherapy, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
It’s an exciting time to be part of the Ophthalmology team at the Centre of Excellence for Eyes based at the Nightingale Hospital in Exeter. Opened in March 2022, this is a purpose built, day-case facility to deliver high volume cataract surgery to our patients across Devon. we are looking to recruit to a variety of permanent clinical roles including Senior HCAs, Ophthalmic Technicians, RNs and Theatre Nurses to support across our services.
What is an Ophthalmic Technician?
Ophthalmic Technicians are integral to everything we do within the Ophthalmology team. You will be supporting the running of outpatient clinics by taking patients through a series of tests which are all completed at the same visit. This will involve you assessing patient’s vision and performing diagnostic tests such as field of vision, intraocular pressure checks and imaging of the eye. Full training will be provided and we have a great education and training plan to ensure our Ophthalmic Technicians have the skill and resource to deliver the best possible care for our patients.
What experience and skills do you need?
All we require is a Level 3 qualification e.g A level, NVQ 3 or equivalent. The qualification doesn’t have to be in a related discipline, but of course this will help provide you with a good foundation of knowledge. Previous experience in Ophthalmology would also be an advantage but really is not essential, as full in-house training will be given.
So, a background in ophthalmology isn’t essential, but a willingness and aptitude to learn new skills which combined with a friendly and caring nature to support our patients is non-negotiable! It is essential to us that our patients have a positive experience in a supportive environment throughout their visit with us.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, days.
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact Jacqui Crump (Matron) on 01392 404674 or email j.crump@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values. Our Trust values are:
Honesty, Openness & Integrity
Fairness
Inclusion & Collaboration
Respect & Dignity
It’s never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
