Ophthalmic Technician

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We require someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and keen to join the Ophthalmic team at Kettering General Hospital. We are a very busy and expanding department with exciting opportunities to develop within your role. The Post holder, after the necessary training and induction, will be an integral member of the ophthalmic technical service, ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive patient pathway. They should have the ability to work independently as well as working closely with other members of the team. The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the ophthalmic department. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients. This post covers 7 days (Monday to Sunday).,

• To assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients.
• To contribute to the effective running of the department by concentrating on tasks that directly support the needs of the patient and assists their journey, prioritising on patients as required.
• To work under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner at all times, working within the parameters of their competence, communicating and documenting appropriate and relevant information to other members of the multi-disciplinary team in a professional timely manner.
• The ability to work to a high standard at all times, influencing and role modelling patient centred care.
• To monitor patient condition through the use of vital signs and escalating to the Registered Nurse any abnormalities. To accurately/legibly document care delivery within the patients Nursing notes.
  
  Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.