Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Afc Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL360125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 PA or PA Pro Rata
- Closing
- 04/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 17/03/2025
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Assistant
Afc Band 3
Job overview
The Ophthalmic Imaging department at Southampton Eye Unit are recruiting for an Assistant Imaging Technician. Ophthalmic Imagers are an integral part of the Eye Unit Team and provide imaging of all aspects of the eyes to help with the diagnosis and monitoring of eye conditions.
You will be joining a friendly team of over 25 imagers and following training, get to use state of the art, world leading imaging equipment. Southampton Eye Unit is a very busy regional centre of excellence, so some degree of stamina will be needed.
The service runs from Monday to Saturday with an 8am-6pm shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Current or previous experience working within Ophthalmology
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurements
Experience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography /Retinal Photography)
Previous healthcare working experience
Flexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)
Working with people
Ability to cope with repetitive workloads whilst maintaining accuracy at all times.
Excellent visual acuity and colour vision due to long periods of time working in darkened rooms
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Flexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)
- Working with people
- Ability to cope with repetitive workloads whilst maintaining accuracy at all times
- Excellent visual acuity and colour vision due to long periods of time working in darkened rooms
Desirable criteria
- Previous healthcare working experience
- Current or previous experience working within Ophthalmology
- Experience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurements
- Experience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography / Retinal Photography)
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Manual dexterity
- Working under pressure
- Teamwork
- Working autonomously
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Erin Thomas
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Ophthalmic Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208747
- Additional information
Clare O'Brien
Deputy Head of Ophthalmic Imaging
[email protected]02381208747
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