Job overview

Our ophthalmology department encompasses the Eye Treatment Centre at Frimley Park Hospital, the Mobile Macular Unit (MMU) which moves weekly between Basingstoke, Farnborough, Aldershot and Camberley, Aldershot Centre for Health, Farnham Hospital and Heatherwood outpatients. The post holder will rotate between all clinical areas within this very busy fast paced speciality. Ophthalmic Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare.

Ophthalmic Imaging plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Frimley Park Hospital, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care.

Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.

Main duties of the job

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Support registered practitioners in providing safe and effective care to ophthalmic patients.

·         To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy.

·         To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of documentation under the direct supervision of the registered practitioners.

·         To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and unit issues.

·         To attend / complete all mandatory training.

·         To promote good working relationships and to support the senior ophthalmic team to achieve high morale within the team.

·         To use all resources efficiently and effectively maintaining an awareness of budgetary implications.

·         To carry out all administrative and ophthalmic duties as delegated by the senior ophthalmic team.

·         Be competent within their scope of practice and continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies determined by the individual clinical area.

·         Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role.

·         As an employee you are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the Trust’s policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

Working for our organisation

Visa Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. 

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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