OCT technician | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,129 - £28,649 per annum inclusive of HCAs |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Edmonton, N18 1QX |
| Company: | North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6172730/393-NMUH-1312 |
Summary
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies
Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties. Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
Working hours are 37.5 hrs/week, between the hours of 8am-18.00hrs.
1. To work as directed, and under the supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the department.
2. To work in the Paediatric Community service supported by the Orthoptist. Measure vision and visual acuity for distance & near as appropriate using Snellen or Thompson charts.
1. Perform auto refraction on post-operative cataract patients.
2. Measure spectacle prescriptions using automated focimeter.
3. Perform rebound tonometry.
4. Perform Visual field analysis
5. Perform Optical Coherence Topography
6. Perform Anterior and fundal colour photography
7. Perform B Scan
8. Assist with the Intravitreal injection Service
9. Instil dilating eye drops in accordance with protocols
10. Accurately & legibly record test results in patient case notes / ophthalmic database.
11. Seek guidance from a senior member of staff when clinical results necessitate .
12. To help promote and maintain the patients’ individual rights and personal cultural
13. To acknowledge and support individual patients’ dignity and specific needs at all
14. Ensure that every opportunity to promote health education is undertaken at all
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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To work as directed under the supervision of the registered Nurse as delegated by the nurse in charge of the department.
To assist in the promoting and maintaining individual rights of patients and personal cultural beliefs.
To effectively communicate changes in the patient’s condition or any untoward incidents Immediately to the nurse in charge.
To acknowledge and support individual patients’ dignity and specific needs at all times.
Assist under the supervision and directions of a healthcare professional, tasks required for the comfort and well-being of the patients.
Perform patient observations, recognise the signs of deterioration of the patient’s condition including adverse reaction to contrast media, including anaphylactic shock, and be able to give appropriate first aid
Adherence of the principles of infection control and the prevention of cross infection in relation to patient care this will include knowledge of good hand washing & Trust Policies relating to Infection Control i.e., the use of aprons and gloves.
Plan working day, taking account of responsibilities and prioritising workload in discussion with a qualified nurse.
Be courteous and helpful to patients, their families/carers, colleagues and all users and visitors to the Trust adhering to a high standard of customer care at all times.
To ensure timely reporting of faulty equipment to the nurse / superintendent in charge and ensure all equipment are cleaned prior to use.
Ensuring proper stock monitoring, topping up and storage.
Adhere to the Trust uniform policy.
This advert closes on Friday 19 Apr 2024
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