Assistant OVS Practitioner - Ophthalmic Services

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

F Following training, the post holder will be working alongside Nurse Injectors/Doctors to assist with delivering of Intravitreal Injections to patients that require injections when attending clinics. Those area will be our day surgery, inpatients and pre assessment clinic.

• The post holder will be expected to undertake in-house training regarding aseptic techniques, opening of surgical packs and to be familiar with “time out” (checking of patients).
• To provide a technical and clinical service for the injection clinic and the ward at Moorfields South.
• Assist in the education and training of Band 2/3 Technicians when needed.
• Work with all members of the multi-professional team (nursing, medical staff, allied health professionals, support workers and all members of the management team).
• To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a define group of service users.
• Working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
• Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the Injection clinic, ensuring that high quality care is delivered at all times when patients attending clinics.
• To assist Nurse injectors and Doctors in the treatment room for the delivery of intravitreal injections using aseptic techniques. To use certain drops under PGD’s and be aware of limitations of own’s practice.
• To work alongside all staff in all areas of the patient pathway based on Duke Elder ward, i.e. outpatient clinic activity, nurse led pre-assessment clinics, surgical day-care and in-patients when needed whilst demonstrating infection control principles.
• Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• At all times treat patients with dignity, care and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment, ensuring it is safe to use and assist with data archiving. The successful candidate will be expected to develop clinical skills appropriate to their role and responsibilities within the injection service.
• To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

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.

• To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.
• Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.
• Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan.
• Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner in the allocation of resources and management of hospital stock.
• Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk

Please refer the Job description for details