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Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Brent CrossJoin to apply for theAssistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Brent Crossrole atMoorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Brent Cross1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theAssistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner - Brent Crossrole atMoorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible. YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.And we’re just getting started.Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.Job OverviewHave you always wanted an opportunity to start a career in healthcare but were unsure of how? Do you want a meaningful career that will make a real difference to people’s lives? Could your excellent customer services skills be translated into excellent patient care? If so, this may be for you.We have a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioners (OVSP) at our North West Diagnostic Hub in Brent Cross Shopping Center.As an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will be trained to work within Ophthalmic Imaging, a specialised form of medical photography dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye.In this role you will earn as you learn and gain valuable work experience. There is not a requirement to have previously worked within the NHS or ophthalmology however you must be willing to study towards a level 2 healthcare apprenticeship.You will follow a comprehensive structured training programme that could start your career path. There many career routes you may not have been aware of and we encourage staff to explore areas of interest.Main duties of the jobAs an Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner, you will greet patients, manage patient flow and ensure everyone has an excellent experience during their appointment, treating them with dignity and respect at all times.You will be trained to undertake a range of routine ophthalmic imaging procedures on medical devices and support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs and the delivery of care for patients, including clinical risk assessment.This role also involves working collaboratively with others as part of the multi-disciplinary team, assisting clinical staff in delivering high quality patient care.Working for our organisationThis post is based at the Brent Cross site.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 organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesSupport 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.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.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.Person specificationQualificationEssential criteriaGood standard of general education (GCSE or equivalent, grades A-C including English, Maths, ScienceExperienceEssential criteriaExperience working with the publicDesirable criteriaExperience of working with diagnostic equipment Experience working in a NHS / private healthcare setting (2)Knowledge & SkillsEssential criteriaAbility to use I.T systems (appropriate to organisation) Ability to reassure and support patients through their pathwayDue to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team atmoorfields.recruitment@.certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to downloadAssistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner (PDF, 336.4KB) Career Pathway (PDF, 269.2KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB) MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactName John Hutton Job title Senior Vision Science Practitioner Email address john.hutton@ Seniority levelSeniority level Internship Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Administrative Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Personal Assistant - Commercial & CustomerLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Chelsea: Care Assistant Chelsea/Earls Court.London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 7 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom £20,000.00-£30,000.00 2 hours ago Brentford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Copyright Assistant, Part-time (14 hours per week)London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Band 3 Senior Admin Officer - London HubEdgware, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Executive Assistant, Studio Finance & Strategy, EMEA - 12 months Maternity coverageLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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