To deliver effectively, as part of a team and individually where applicable, specific Ophthalmic clinical assessments including assessment of visual acuity, Intraocular pressure, visual fields and OCT testing. To assist MDT in clinics e.g. Intravitreal injection service, minor operation list.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ophthalmic technicians to work in the ophthalmic department primarily at Royal Free hospital ophthalmology service. We see patients with a number of ophthalmology conditions, including medical retina and glaucoma.
Working in a friendly modern environment you’ll carry out Ophthalmic technical and imaging procedures including OCT, Visual fields, visual acuity assessment and intraocular pressure checks.
Previous experience in Ophthalmology would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
In addition to the ophthalmology department at Royal Free hospital , we also have ophthalmic clinics in other hospitals within the trust and you will be expected to work there if needed.
This is a part time post 35.5 hours/week. The hours will be worked across 4 days Mon- Friday. Day off will be depending on activity demand. The post involves some 07:30 starts and 18:00 finishes.
Please be aware this post does not meet sponsorship criteria.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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