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Ocularist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,089 - £41,498 Per Annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6277629/273-DC-1419 |
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Ocularist to join Moorfields on a 12 month fixed term basis to cover for maternity leave.
Ideally the successful candidate will already have experience as an Ocularist, but training will be giving to the right person if required.
You will be working with patients who may be concerned about treatment so compassion and understanding are essential traits to have.
You will be working closely in a small team so interpersonal skills are also important.
The main duties of the job include undertaking the fitting, manufacture, and supply of various ocular prostheses for adult patients.
Providing advice to patients on all aspects of ocular prosthetic treatment, handling, care & hygiene.
This post is based at our City Road site.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
To select and adapt stock prostheses to create temporary artificial eyes. Insert, instruct and advise on insertion and removal techniques to both the listed and emergency referred patients.
To create and produce customised conformers, which may or may not involve visiting the operating theatre or wards to mould and/or fit the ocular defect.
To mould, fit and paint a definitive pattern prior to the manufacture and subsequent supply of a customised artificial eye. Give advice on future treatments that may be required and the daily routine of inserting removing and cleaning.
To instil anaesthetic drops, mould, fit and paint a definitive pattern prior to the manufacture and subsequent supply of a customised cosmetic shell (cosmetic scleral lens). Give advice on future treatments that may be required and the daily routine of inserting removing and cleaning.
To provide advice to patients on all aspects of ocular prosthetic treatment, handling, care & hygiene.
To communicate sensitively and compassionately with patients given the nature of the service, this will involve helping patients overcome phobias / fears regarding handling / inserting prosthesis.
Reassuring patients who have had facial reconstruction etc.
To change and adapt to innovative ideas and techniques when new developments or materials become available.
To help in the compilation of clinic records, statistical returns, and all aspects of the department’s ISO13485 Quality Assurance Program.
To undertake maintenance of the department’s equipment in line with the schedule detailed in the department Quality Assurance Program.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Jun 2024