Ophthalmic Vision Science Technician - Potters Bar

To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles., To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation
of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements
and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following
appropriate training and assessment of competency.
To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives,
aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol.
To act as chaperone when required., To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol.
To act as chaperone when required.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

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.