Ophthalmic Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Ophthalmic Assistant to join our dynamic team in the Outpatient Department. As an Ophthalmic Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our consultant body and patients by performing a range of scans, including OCT, Topography, Biometry, Visual Fields, Visual Acuities, and pressures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation using Hospital-approved documentation, in line with NMC and Hospital guidelines.
  • Provide excellent, evidence-based nursing care for patients, ensuring their needs are assessed, and care is planned, implemented, and evaluated.
  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers, and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
  • Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care, including completion of training and development identified as part of appraisal and personal development (PDP) planning.
  • Administer medication competently and communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships.
  • Participate in effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives, and visitors.
  • Ensure quality care is given by being familiar with agreed standards of care and informing seniors if the required standard cannot be reached.
  • Assist in ensuring the safety of the department and the risk management process by actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk, and quality issues, including reporting of incidents.
  • Act as a team leader for Health Care Assistants, acting as a mentor/preceptor, and facilitating their development.
  • Supervise and orientate temporary staff and staff new to the area.
What We Offer
  • Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year.
  • 27 days annual leave.
  • Blue Light Card discounts.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses.
  • Free newspaper and media subscriptions.
  • Local Business discounts.
  • Discount in our Hospice Charity shop.
  • Refer a Friend scheme.
  • Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets.
  • Personal development and training courses.
  • Annual events and recognition awards.
  • Career progression and increments.
  • For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension.

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