Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-SCCS-1898
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Western Eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Photographer Lead
Band 7
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Photographer Lead post to join our progressive ophthalmology team at Imperial College Healthcare Trust, London.
You will be based within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of consultant ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nursing and other support staff across multiple sites.
This interesting and challenging role involves leading a team of photographers and imaging team to performing diagnostic tests on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions. A knowledge of eye anatomy and pathology, along with extensive experience of specialist ophthalmic imaging equipment, is essential and please see criteria in JD.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable person who is able to pay close and accurate attention to detail. You must also demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and training skills, be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care.
We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the operational management of the medical photography team.
- Responsible for the day to day running of the photographic department within ophthalmology.
- Provide a full imaging service to the ophthalmology division at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
- Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with NHS staff, consultants and external third parties.
- To undertake and allocate any reviews and PDR’s of the imaging service in conjunction with band 6
- To support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets.
- To provide training and education to multidisciplinary staff.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters or equivalent in relevant field
- Degree in Photography
- Recognised qualification in Ophthalmic Imaging
- Specialist knowledge across a range of ophthalmic imaging techniques.
Desirable criteria
- Qualified Medical/Ophthalmic Photography Practitioner
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to work in unpredictable situations and under pressure to deliver a gold standard imaging service
- Able to analyse and provide authorities advice on and manage highly complex and sensitivity situations where there is often conflict.
- Able to work independently/autonomously
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Presentation 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
- Helen Shaw
- Job title
- Head of Ophthalmic Imaging
- Email address
- [email protected]
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