Ophthalmic Technician - Medical Retina Clinic

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London EC1V 2PD, , United Kingdom -

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Immediate30 Jan, 2025GBP 31088 Annual31 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment. Work collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting nursing and other clinical staff in duties associated with patient care. To work with the nurse practitioners in the injection rooms assisting to deliver the Intravitreal injections. Support colleagues in ensuring that patients receive care in a timely manner during their visit to Moorfields.
Ensuring that patients are fully informed of any delays and what is being done to address or rectify delays in treatments or clinical tests. To be involved and assist nurses in the clinical area to collect blood samples from patients and label vials with patient names and dates. Following the completion of training must be competent to undertake a range of physical/clinical observations appropriate to the area of practice. Record the outcome and report and escalate exceptions to registered nurses or medical staff.
Treat patients with dignity and respect and maintaining their confidentiality both inside and outside the hospital environment. Provide support to the clinical team in the delivery of care ensuring that these are within your personal scope of knowledge and competency. Ensure that the clinical areas are prepared for use at the start of each shift and reviewed at regular intervals throughout the day e.g. ensuring that clinical areas are clean and tidy, all the necessary equipment such as clinical documents and consumables are stocked up adhering to all health and safety and infection control policies Be responsible for the initial reporting of faulty equipment and follow-up repairs, keeping the supervisor or nurse in charge informed.
Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and their carers in times of high anxiety or distress. Respond appropriately to emergency situations. Act as a chaperone when required

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REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

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London EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom