Technician

at  Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

1. VOICE values We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the values of Bolton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. interview 2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in area of ophthalmology Ability to demonstrate competency in Ophthalmic clinical technical skills.
   Experience of working within ophthalmic technical roles GCSE in Maths and English, or equivalent levels. Application form Portfolio References 3. OPHTHALMIC CLINICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS History taking and documentation using specific pro-formas. Visual acuity testing using LogMAR and Snellens/COMPLOG focimetry Visual field testing using Humphrey field analysers Using the OCT to capture optic discs, macula, corneal thickness and anterior angles.
   Photography using Kowa and Optos equipment Auto refraction Drop instillation for investigative purposes Calibration of equipment Assisting in intravitreal injection lists Assisting in laser clinics I-Care tonometry ultrasonic pachymetry Application form Portfolio Interview References 4.OTHER CLINICAL SKILLS Knowledge and training regarding eye drop compliance aids- ability to educate and teach patients in drop techniques. Ability to follow departmental protocols including escalation policies to mitigate patients` clinical risk. Able to work on own initiative and within the boundaries of the role Application form Portfolio Interview References 5. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Driven to achieve a high quality standard of care and motivated to learn new skills The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, undertake own workload, manage time and cope with the pressures of a busy out-patient department The ability to communicate effectively with staff & patients, including patients with learning / communication difficulties and deal with sensitive / unpleasant situations Show a caring & sensitive approach to dealing with patients An ability to ensure accuracy, clinical precision & provide attention to detail, filing test results appropriately Ability to demonstrate reliability and commitment to the service and your team Understand & accept the need to maintain confidentiality Application form Portfolio Interview Reference

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