My Job with James Mahoney

James Mahoney

Ophthalmic Technician, Ophthalmology, has worked at the Trust for 13 Years

What are the main aspects of your role?

I work within the Glaucoma Monitoring Unit. The unit is designed to allow those patients classed as stable to be given a pathway in which to be seen correctly but also efficiently. I undertake the diagnostic tests, consultation and deal with anything else the patient may require in terms of their glaucoma care.

What else have you done in your career so far?

I worked with the Medical Illustration Service for 6 years; I was heavily involved in the Diabetic Eye Screening Service and supported the Ophthalmology service with imaging.

What’s the best thing about your job?

My colleagues. We are a small but effective unit. To be able to come to work with such hard working, passionate and caring people makes my work day easier.

What is the one thing you would change at LTHT to help you do your job better?

A better understanding of the role of peripheral sites within the Trust, as we are based at Seacroft Hospital. However, it’s often not recognised and this can impact patients’ willingness to come to the site.

What’s your best advice to a new starter at the Trust?

Never be afraid to ask questions, the way to learn is to ask as many questions as you need too.

Tadcrafters donate handmade heart cushions to Ward J23

The team on Leeds Breast Unit Ward J23 would like to say a massive thank you to the Tadcaster Crafters (Tadcrafters) who have made a wonderful donation of beautiful Heart cushions and drain bags for patients on the ward.

These hand-made items are lovingly made by the Tadcrafer community, and given out by the team to their patients post operatively to take home for comfort and to help healing. Bev Wood, Same Day Co-Ordinator on J23, said: “These cushions have such a positive impact on our Breast patients and we are so very grateful to have access to them. They are made by very caring and amazing people and we know that each one is filled with love.”

Tadcrafters are a group of dedicated volunteers who have been supplying the ward with drain bags and cushions for several years since a retired Textile’s teacher set up the group a few years ago. The committed group create many wonderful items for charity, including supply bags for hospices, twiddlemuffs for Alzheimer patients, and feminine hygiene packs for girls in Africa so they can attend school.