Senior HCA/Associate Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £27,485.00 i £30,162.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9273-25-0252 |
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Provide Diagnostic Imaging Services. To deliver this diagnostic service you will: a. Ensure good communication (verbal and non-verbal) with patients regarding their Imaging investigations. b. To be competent in undertaking a routine and non-routine ophthalmic imaging procedure on medical devise, the provision of clinical work and any related tasks following formal training under Moorfields Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioners technical competency framework and where needed provide appropriate support for newly appointed staff. c. Have a sound understanding and the theoretical knowledge of a range of routine and non-routine Ophthalmic imaging procedures. d. Be able to make judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT, OCT Angiography and Autofluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging). e. Following the completion of training and confirmation of competency in practice, administer prescribed eye drops to patients in accordance with trust policy, being aware of contra-indications and side effects. Be responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging equipment. 3. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. 4. Give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation, considering patients who have visual impairment, hearing loss, physical or mental disabilities, learning difficulties, different age groups, cultural differences and non-English speaking patients. 5. Observe and report to senior staff any change in a patients physical and psychological condition, ensuring any safeguarding concerns are raised with supervisor. Support families and carers when bad news has been shared. 6. Be an active participant in providing education and health promotion advice to patients and their carer.