Specialist Ophthalmic Science Practitioner (Glaucoma) | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum, Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 9WL |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6178852/349-EAD-6178852 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an exceptional individual to join our Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics department as a Specialist Ophthalmic Science Practitioner, specialising in the Ophthalmology sub-specialty of Glaucoma.
You will be working in collaboration with a large Consultant led glaucoma service to ensure all glaucoma services provided by Outpatient services and the Department of Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics, including the glaucoma virtual services, are operating smoothly, efficiently and with patient safety at the forefront.
We are looking for a motivated person, willing to develop and becoming an autonomous practitioner with the Glaucoma team. The suitable candidate will need to demonstrate of excellent communication skills, strong passion to make a positive impact to patient care. While specialist support and training will be provided for the right candidate, relevant clinical experience in ophthalmology is essential. You will be required to complete an in-house clinical skills competency package.
You will be expected provide an efficient and effective service for a quality patient experience. There is a requirement in this role for you to be involved in research studies and teaching of patients, staff and the wider MDT.
The post holder will be working and liaise closely with Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics department and the Glaucoma Consultants here at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. They will act as a main point of contact to aid in the delivery an efficient, responsive, effective and customer focused support service.
As this is a new role, and a role that the successful candidate will be expected to develop, you will be supported by our highly experienced and passionate Glaucoma Consultants, Optometrists and specialist nurses in the care and management of this patient group.
The main duties will include:
To be skilled in the full range of routine and specialised imaging techniques, requiring expert knowledge of Ophthalmic anatomy and disease, in order to demonstrate the condition correctly and to ensure that the correct type of imaging is used.
To be well versed in performing and analysing ophthalmic images using standard techniques and any other new techniques or devices deemed appropriate by the Head of Department and the Glaucoma service.
To liaise with other managers and healthcare professionals in the provision of services and work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the service.
This role will be a core member of the department and will be responsible for ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive range of services are provided for all patients receiving active treatments for Glaucoma that are referred to MREH.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024
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