OCT Ophthalmic TechnicianNHS

Job summary

The Orthoptic department is looking for someone who is motivated and hardworking to take on the role of OCT Ophthalmic Technician. They would be joining a team of 10 Ophthalmic technicians who work alongside 7 Orthoptists and an Optometrist . The whole team works closely with the Eye Department at Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett OPD which currently has 10 Consultants including specialists in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility, Glaucoma, Corneal, Macular and Retina and Oculoplastics. It is a very busy and expanding department which is constantly striving for improvements in patient care and as a part of the team you will be actively involved in developing our service for the future.

The working week will include some Saturdays and evenings.

Main duties of the job

The OCT Technician will be responsible for providing clear and detailed images of the retina of the eye by carrying out Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT). They will also help support the Band 4 Ophthalmic technicians and will undertake Visual Field assessment, Corneal Topography and Glaucoma diagnostic clinics as part of their role. Experience of any of the above would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given to the successful applicant.

It is essential that the applicant has had previous experience of working with the general public and has excellent communication skills to enable them to communicate effectively and with sensitivity with patients and carers including those with learning and communication difficulties. They should also have GCSE Maths and English to at least grade C (or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills level 2) as well as a NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible