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Due to service development an opportunity has arisen within the ophthalmology service, for an additional Ophthalmic Technician to join our team, this post is 15 hours worked over a fixed pattern week; some early evening clinics/weekend clinics may be required. You will work as part of our friendly multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a wide range of technical support services which will include working in visual field clinics and providing support to our ophthalmic photography services in the ophthalmic imaging unit, as well as providing biometry support to our cataract service.
Previous experience of working in a health environment would be advantageous, previous experience in the field of ophthalmology is required.
The position is based in the Ophthalmology Department, on the Arrowe Park Hospital site.
We are an accredited teaching hospital for orthoptic under-graduates, medical students; junior doctors, student nurses and pre-registration optometrists, and demonstration of your role to these professions would be included in your job role.
This role supports the diagnostic delivery of ophthalmology services and includes but not exclusive to : Automated perimetry ; ophthalmic imaging including anterior and posterior segment; biometry and corneal topography
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Robert Hancock Job title: Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics Lead Email address: roberthancock@nhs.net Telephone number: 0151 604 7521
For informal enquiries please contact Robert Hancock roberthancock@nhs.net
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