Dispensing Optician - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Description
To deliver a high-quality dispensing service to HES patients. To manage relevant DSE requirements for staff members within the trust. To include fitting of optical appliances. Specialised advice on high powered prescriptions, complex prescriptions and multifocal prescriptions.Specialised advice on spectacle frame materials. Repairs to existing spectacles. Checking of spectacles ready to be issued to patients. Contacting patients for collection of spectacles (or posting).
Making or chasing orders and dealing with patient queries. Carry out low vision aid in follow up assessments as required. Carry out contact lens teach sessions as required. Advise on suitable products for dry eye management and lid hygiene.
Assist in management of a financially efficient contact lens service.
Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort. Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures.Promote health education both within and outside the Trust and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues.
Report and manage untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.
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