Job description

Job responsibilities

-Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists.

- Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography.

- Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication.

- Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence.

- Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

- Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra

1 Fusion 3, 1200 Parkway

Whiteley

FAREHAM

Hampshire

PO15 7AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Diagnose, evaluate and manage patients with existing and undiagnosed glaucoma along with other ocular conditions.

- Perform diagnostic tests and procedures such as visual field assessments, optical coherence tomography (OCT), volk, CCT and gonioscopy.

- Provide management plans for existing Glaucoma referrals

- Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.

- Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

- Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to service development initiatives.

- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.

- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding glaucoma management and treatment options.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience in ophthalmology, particularly in managing glaucoma cases and ability to work independently
• - UK NHS Glaucoma clinic experience
• - Gonioscopy experience
• - SLT laser experience

Qualifications

Essential

• - Medical degree from a recognized university
• - Valid GMC registration with a license to practice in UK

Skills

Essential

• - Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.
• - Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Eye Hospital Yorkshire

937 Harrogate Road

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD10 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate and manage patients with existing and undiagnosed glaucoma along with other ocular conditions.
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures such as visual field assessments, optical coherence tomography (OCT), volk, CCT and gonioscopy.
• Provide management plans for existing Glaucoma referrals
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding glaucoma management and treatment options.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree from a recognized university
• Valid GMC registration with a license to practice in UK

Experience

Essential

• Experience in ophthalmology, particularly in managing glaucoma cases and ability to work independently
• UK NHS Glaucoma clinic experience
• Gonioscopy experience
• SLT laser experience
• Excellent diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Eye Hospital Yorkshire

937 Harrogate Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD10 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

-Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists.

- Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography.

- Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication.

- Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence.

- Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

- Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Brighton Eye Clinic

Sussex House

Crowhurst Road

Brighton

East Sussex

BN1 8AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.

They will provide excellent care to all patients, with specific responsibility for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team, and also may include peri-operative and post-operative care in the surgical and refractive suite of the hospital, and assisting with surgical procedures

They will ensure a comprehensive level of care provision ensuring the patient is regularly updated to encompass change and will deliver highly skilled patient-centered care to all ophthalmic patients within the hospital.

They will assist in maintaining an out of hours emergency patient service for quality standards and continuity of care. They will adhere to the principles of clinical governance and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to assist in providing the most efficient and effective level of service

Key responsibilities:

To promote a sensitive, responsive and caring approach to all patients, visitors and colleagues within the hospital environment. To be responsible for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care throughout the patients visit to Optegra. To work in a manner that also ensures maximum efficiency, effective utilisation of resources and the seamless delivery of support to Consultants / Surgeons.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered Nurse with 1st level NMC registration.
• - ODP Level 3 NVQ in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
• - ODA City and Guilds 752.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Theatres, General Surgery, or Outpatients.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Uk Ltd

6 Dominus Way

Meridian Business Park

LEICESTER

LE19 1RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Carries out a full range of registered heath care professional duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients condition and care with support from the Practitioner in charge. Maintains the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff.

- Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, by provision or appropriate surgical instrumentation and equipment.

- Take responsibility to ensure all surgical equipment is disposed of correctly including ensuring appropriate decontamination and sterilisation of reusable equipment is carried out and can be evidenced.

- Ensure all documentation for traceability is effectively completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - Registered General Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• - Current NMC/ODP registration with no restrictions
• - Qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care
• - One year or more ophthalmology surgical theatre experience
• - Computer and IT skills i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• - Awareness of responsibilities in relation to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
• - Awareness of CQC standards and requirements

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Eye Hospital Yorkshire

937 Harrogate Road

BRADFORD

West Yorkshire

BD10 0RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

-Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists.

- Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography.

- Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication.

- Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence.

- Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

- Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra eye hospital

Unit 6 High Street Quarter

2 Holloway Street

Hounslow

TW3 1EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

-Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists.

- Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography.

- Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication.

- Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence.

- Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

- Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra eye hospital

Unit 6 High Street Quarter

2 Holloway Street

Hounslow

TW3 1EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Use clinical judgement and analytical skills to proactively identify potential problems during the patients clinical pathway that require Consultant / Surgeon input.
• Work with Consultants supporting them and delivering excellent care to patients during their clinical pathway.
• Provide pre and postoperative instructions to patients/carers through effective communication as part of the clinical competency framework and holistic care of patients.
• Provide clinical advice for patients, within level of competency.
• Administer drugs and treatments as prescribed according to the NMC guidelines for the Standards for Medicines Management 2008.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience with day surgery / operating theatre / outpatient setting
• Minimum of two years post qualification experience

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN with NMC registration or ODP with HCP registration, with no restrictions
• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential

Desirable

• A qualification in Ophthalmology or Peri operative care and previous experience in Ophthalmology or Outpatients would be desirable but not essential

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra

1 Tudor Court York Business Park

York

YO26 6RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Perform diagnostic testing on patients, including Biometry, OCT, A-Scan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, and Topography.

- Support patients on surgery days, providing pre- and post-operative care and ensuring effective communication.

- Demonstrate empathy and sensitivity when addressing patients and their relatives concerns, ensuring a -person centred approach.

- Provide basic health promotion advice related to ophthalmic surgery.

- Assist in the operating theatre, supporting the entire patient pathway.

- To support the control of cross-infection by adhering to the Hospital's Uniform Policy, maintaining a clean working environment, and following decontamination and sterilization procedures in accordance with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policy. Follow protocols for documenting and reporting accidents or incidents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Basic Life Support competent
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Desirable

• - NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra Uk Ltd

6 Dominus Way

Meridian Business Park

LEICESTER

LE19 1RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

-Hold accountability for the delivery of high quality patient care throughout their visit to Optegra.

- Work closely with clinical and patient services staff to ensure the smooth running of operating lists.

- Completing diagnostic testing on patients in clinic, including Biometry, OCT, AScan, Visual fields, Pentacam, VA, IOP, Topography.

- Actively support and assist patients on surgery days ensuring effective communication.

- Handling patient enquiries effectively, by means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary and providing service excellence.

- Provide basic advice on health promotion, with particular reference to ophthalmic surgery.

- Provide pre and postoperative care, within level of competence, to patients.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working in a healthcare environment or ophthalmic sector
• - Highly organised, with clear forward planning and ability to flex according to patients needs
• - Attention to details and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

Essential

• -NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• - Basic Life Support competent

Employer details

Employer name

Optegra UK Ltd

Address

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

GUILDFORD

Surrey

GU2 7YF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.optegra.com/ (Opens in a new tab)