Senior Healthcare Assistant / Ophthalmic Technicia

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Ophthalmology Department at Southlands for a dynamic and focussed Band 3 Senior HCA/Ophthalmic Technician.

Main duties are as follows, however as service needs dictate, these may be subject to change and adaptation.

To set up clinics for Ophthalmology; carry out and record Visual Acuities; Intra ocular pressure measurement;Auto-refraction; Focimeter readings; Visual Field Testing; Biometry: Macula; Optic Disc and Corneal imaging .

To work within a multi-disciplinary team giving specialist Ophthalmic care to ophthalmic patients.

A commitment to enrol onto and complete the Healthcare Scientist Ophthalmic Imaging Apprenticeship, is expected for this role., To set up clinics for Ophthalmology; carry out and record Visual Acuities; Intra ocular pressure measurement;Auto-refraction; Focimeter readings; Visual Field Testing; Biometry: Macula; Optic Disc and Corneal imaging . To work within a multi-disciplinary team giving specialist Ophthalmic care to ophthalmic patients.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.