Job vacancy: Ophthalmology Imaging Technician, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

Job summary

Main area

Ophthalmology

Grade

Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

188-CL020425

Employer: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (PA) pro rata
Closing: 15/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 23/04/2025

Ophthalmology Imaging Technician

Band 4

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be joining a team of around 28 imagers, who carry out a wide range of imaging techniques in support of the eye unit clinics. Candidates should be enthusiastic and be prepared to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to working hours, as some evening and weekend working will be included. We also support clinics at peripheral sites, including Lymington hospital, so some off site working will be required. Some degree of management and teaching input will be expected as part of the position.

UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.

1. Responsible for the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging procedures, which meet the highest possible standards with a very high degree of reproducibility.
2. Carry out Visual Acuity Assessment, measure Intra-Ocular pressure, instil eye drops as needed and assist clinicians in running laser lists.
3. Conduct testing of patient’s Visual fields for diagnosis and treatment using the Humphrey visual field analyser.
4. Complete imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
5. Manage own imaging workload workflow including allocation of tasks and prioritisation of workload, to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the imaging service
6. Identify the required test and, depending on patient performance, decide to repeat or abandon procedure.
7. Use image manipulation and graphics software to optimise image acquisition.
8. Monitoring of equipment levels and equipment performance, reporting and ordering supplies, ordering and liaising with manufactures as to service and repair.
9. To undertake critical analysis of new equipment and report back to the Head of department or other staff.
10. The keeping of records and statistics and the updating of a computer database, reporting results and trends to Head of Ophthalmic Imaging.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

Patients first
Always Improving
Working Together

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

Communication
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Change management
Data entry
Interpersonal skills
General IT skills
Organisational skills
People management

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Science A Level or equivalent experience
Experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging or relevant field to Level 4 Diploma equivalent
A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions
Detailed knowledge of the Visual pathway and how it relates to visual fields defects in different pathologies
Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser
Should be proficient, certificated and confident in the imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
Good, clear communication in order to explain tests to patients who may be hard of hearing or where there are barriers to understanding.
Methodical approach to tasks as intense concentration for long periods of time is required
Excellent hand/eye dexterity to be able to make fine adjustments to imaging equipment / apparatus
Work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets
Able to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces
Ability to perform various imagery in dimly lit and dark environments
Good level of corrected vision to enable the determination of whether an image is clear and sharply focussed

Desirable criteria

Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
Management Experience
The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
Teaching experience
Experience of using image manipulation and graphics software

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

Getting to work - our travel promise

Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.

Our commitment to equality

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

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Applicant requirements

This 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 download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Clare O'Brien
Job title: Deputy Head of Ophthalmic Imaging
Telephone number: 02381204375
Additional information: Erin Thomas
Deputy Head of Ophthalmic Imaging
Southampton Eye Unit - Eye Outpatients
02381204375

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Ophthalmology Imaging Technician

Band 4

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

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Essential criteria

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Essential criteria

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

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