Ophthalmic Healthcare Coordinator

2 days ago


Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom ACES Full time

About Us

At ACES, our goal is to provide high-quality eye care services to patients in need. We take pride in being a pioneering independent provider of NHS ophthalmic care in the community, delivering the highest standard of clinical eye care with expert consultant ophthalmologists putting patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Main Objectives

  • To reduce waiting times for patients with eye conditions through innovative solutions.
  • To provide exceptional care without the requirement for a hospital stay, ensuring minimal disruption to patients' lives.
  • To have a positive impact on patients' lives by offering life-changing cataract surgery in as little as four weeks.
  • To provide care closer to home for the patient in line with DoH guidelines, improving accessibility and convenience.
  • To reduce overall waiting times in the health economy, creating additional capacity in secondary care.
  • To aim to provide a fast and efficient patient-focused pathway in collaboration with patient representatives and primary care professionals, utilizing the latest technologies and equipment.

Your Role

You will be part of our dedicated team in ophthalmic (IOL) theatres, assisting during consent appointments and treatments, acting as scrub assistant, taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting pre-operative tests and assisting during consent appointments and treatments, including providing information to patients prior to their Cataract procedure.
  • Discharging patients, instructing them on the care of their eyes, updating medical records, and making follow-up appointments.
  • Coordinating patient flow on the day of consent appointments and surgery, minimizing waiting times and managing queries.
  • Supporting surgeons during consent appointments and treatments, acting as a scrub assistant, and taking notes for the surgeon.
  • Participating in end-of-treatment-day activities, updating patient files, and reporting any untoward incidents.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £24,000 per annum, 29 days' annual leave per year, free eye tests, and a range of benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being.



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