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Ophthalmic Technician • Liverpool
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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in Liverpool
with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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1. Can you tell us about your background and experience in ophthalmic care? Can you tell us about your background and experience in ophthalmic care?
2. What motivated you to apply for the Ophthalmic Technician position in our unit? What motivated you to apply for the Ophthalmic Technician position in our unit?
3. How do you think your previous roles have prepared you for this position in a busy outpatient environment? How do you think your previous roles have prepared you for this position in a busy outpatient environment?
4. What types of ophthalmic imaging equipment are you proficient in operating, and can you describe your experience with them? What types of ophthalmic imaging equipment are you proficient in operating, and can you describe your experience with them?
5. Can you explain the procedure for performing an OCT and the importance of this imaging technique in patient diagnosis? Can you explain the procedure for performing an OCT and the importance of this imaging technique in patient diagnosis?
6. How do you ensure accurate data collection when performing visual acuity tests and other assessments? How do you ensure accurate data collection when performing visual acuity tests and other assessments?
7. How do you approach patient care, especially when working with those who may be anxious or distressed about their eye conditions? How do you approach patient care, especially when working with those who may be anxious or distressed about their eye conditions?
8. Can you describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a patient? How did you ensure they understood? Can you describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a patient? How did you ensure they understood?
9. What strategies do you use to manage high volumes of patient interactions while maintaining quality care and attention? What strategies do you use to manage high volumes of patient interactions while maintaining quality care and attention?
10. The role involves interacting with various stakeholders. How do you ensure effective communication between administrative, technical, and clinical staff? The role involves interacting with various stakeholders. How do you ensure effective communication between administrative, technical, and clinical staff?
11. Can you provide an example of a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal in a healthcare setting? Can you provide an example of a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve a common goal in a healthcare setting?
12. How would you handle a situation where a colleague is absent, and you are required to cover their duties unexpectedly? How would you handle a situation where a colleague is absent, and you are required to cover their duties unexpectedly?
13. Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role. How did you resolve it? Describe a challenging situation you faced in your previous role. How did you resolve it?
14. How do you prioritise tasks when faced with competing demands, particularly in a busy clinical environment? How do you prioritise tasks when faced with competing demands, particularly in a busy clinical environment?
15. What steps do you take when you encounter equipment malfunction or failure during a procedure? What steps do you take when you encounter equipment malfunction or failure during a procedure?
16. How do you ensure compliance with established protocols and standard operating procedures when performing your duties? How do you ensure compliance with established protocols and standard operating procedures when performing your duties?
17. Can you explain the importance of securely uploading clinical data to trust systems and your experience in managing patient confidentiality? Can you explain the importance of securely uploading clinical data to trust systems and your experience in managing patient confidentiality?
18. What areas of professional development are you currently pursuing or interested in, particularly in relation to ophthalmic technology and patient care? What areas of professional development are you currently pursuing or interested in, particularly in relation to ophthalmic technology and patient care?
19. How do you stay updated with advancements in ophthalmic technology and clinical practices? How do you stay updated with advancements in ophthalmic technology and clinical practices?
20. Are you involved in any research or clinical studies? If so, can you share your experiences and contributions? Are you involved in any research or clinical studies? If so, can you share your experiences and contributions?
21. Do you have any questions for us about the team or the specific requirements of the role? Do you have any questions for us about the team or the specific requirements of the role?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nOphthalmic Technician with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool\n\n St. Paul's Eye Unit is the largest eyecare provider in Cheshire and Merseyside delivering the full range of specialist ophthalmology services including: accident & emergency, corneal cataract and refractive surgery, diabetic eye care, glaucoma, ocular oncology, medical retinal and vitreo-retinal. The unit is also actively involved in NHS, academic and commercial research. The post involves high volume, face to face contact with patients, including those in clinical trials/ academic research studies, to acquire clinical data through a wide range of ocular imaging procedures and other ophthalmic assessments, determined either through standard operating procedures / research protocols or ordered specifically for individual patients by clinical staff. Results are interpreted by clinical staff and inform patient management decisions. The post holder interacts routinely with: patients, administrative, clerical, technical and clinical staff within the Trust and other external stakeholders when necessary. THIS IS A FIXED TERM POST FOR 12 MONTHS The post holder will be member of a team of 17 ophthalmic technicians based at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital and will regularly work directly with eye patients in our busy outpatient clinics. They will operate advanced ophthalmic equipment to collect information which assists in the diagnosis and management of sight threatening eye conditions. Equipment used includes Heidelberg Spectralis OCT, Optos California, Pentacam Wave, Zeiss HFA and others. This role provides valuable technician support to our consultant ophthalmologist led clinical staff by obtaining data from a range of scans, imaging techniques and clinical assessments as appropriate to the extensive range of subspecialties which our eye unit covers. About us CLINICAL DUTIES A range of ophthalmic imaging procedures as required including but not limited to: OCT, Anterior OCT, HRT, optic disc, Colour fundus - high magnification and stereos, Fluorescein Angiography Ophthalmic procedures / assessments including: Perform visual acuity tests using various types of acuity charts as appropriate, Instil eye drops in accordance with approved protocols for patient safety. Perform corneal topography / tomography assessments. Ophthalmic clinical measurements including: Corneal thickness, Intra ocular pressures, Anterior chamber depth, Visual field testing, ensuring data & results generated are securely uploaded to as appropriate to Trust systems, EPR / CRF. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. Any other duties reasonably delegated by the line manager. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification "}