Band 7 Ophthalmic Technical Service Manager

Job summary

Recognised as one of the largest NHS Trusts -- University Hospitals Birmingham is at the forefront of clinical research and is globally recognised as a centre of excellence in the development of new treatments and complex care.

The work undertaken in Ophthalmology departments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals accounts for 13% of UHB's annual activity.

As demand for services increases, we are now opening applications for the Band 7 Ophthalmic Technical Services Manager to join us at the QE.

This vital role will lead our dedicated technician team working alongside Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists, administrative staff and health care assistants.

As the Technical Service Manager your role will be varied, often challenging and always rewarding. With a mixture of clinical activity and leadership you will be an enthusiastic, creative leader who encourages colleague development whilst ensuring clinical governance is maintained and patients are treated and cared for.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

As Technical Services Manager you will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the diagnostic service at the QE, ensuring that the technicians undertake the diagnostic tests required by clinicians in a timely and accurate manner. You will be required to contribute to the development of departmental policies, protocols and guidelines and ensure that they are adhered to.

This opportunity will also see you undertake a range of diagnostic investigations to include HVF, GVF, OCT, retinal imaging, immersion biometry and UBM and you will be responsible for delivering theoretical and practical training to staff to ensure they meet departmental competency standards.

As an inspiring Leader, you will be charged with all aspects of the employee experience including recruitment, retention and development. Success will see you aligned to our values of Kind, Connected and Bold.

If we've sparked an interest, you are invited to apply.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*BSc in biological or physiological science or equivalent

*5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English language and mathematics

Experience

Essential

*General and Clinical Management

*Extensive Human Resource Management

*Clinical Leadership

*Clinical Audit and Critical Analysis

*Clinical Incident Investigations

*Protocol and Clinical Guideline Writing

*Significant experience of working within the NHS in eye care

*Specialist clinical training

*Significant clinical experience working with adults including adults who have significant sensory impairment or learning difficulties

*Significant experience managing technician-led ophthalmic services

*Experience contributing to departmental audits.

*Experience undertaking clinical audit and research

*Experience presenting audit findings at departmental meetings

*Documentary evidence of CPD to demonstrate knowledge of up-to-date technical / clinical advancements and methods

*Technical knowledge of how to set up and operate Humphrey and Goldmann Analysers and how to modify testing to ens