Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL310624
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/07/2024
Employer heading
Imaging Technician
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a chance to join an exciting and growing department of 28 imagers and to use some of the most up to date imaging equipment in the country.
Candidates should have some previous experience of imaging, ideally Ophthalmic, be enthusiastic
and be prepared to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to working hours as some evening and weekend work will be included. Some working in our cross site locations including Lymington Hospital may be required to cover for sickness or leave.
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.
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
Some previous Ophthalmic imaging would be desirable, but full training will be given with the opportunity to progress to using more advance imaging techniques and instrumentation once competencies have been achieved.
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.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- 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
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Change management
- Coordination
- Data entry
- Interpersonal skills
- General IT skills
- Organisational skills
- People management
- Organisational skills
- People management
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
- Senior Ophthalmic Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0238120875
- Additional information
Contact name: Clare O'Brien,
Contact job title: Ophthalmic Technician
Contact email address: Clare.O'[email protected]
Contact telephone number: 02381208754,
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