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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation to support 7 day, extended day working to meet service need)
Job ref
164-6654659
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/11/2024 09:00

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Research Ophthalmic Science Practitioner/Ophthalmic photographer

Band 5

Job overview

A new role of research ophthalmic science practitioner has been created within ophthalmology to coordinate and support the research trials requiring input from our services. This is a really exciting opportunity to work between ophthalmology and research and innovation teams, to facilitate the set-up  of research studies in a timely fashion, ensure patients enrolled in trials have visits in line with the study protocol and work collaboratively across the teams.

Research & Innovation (R&I) receives and generates funding from various routes, in order to support and foster clinical research in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and in partnership with regional stakeholders. As part of the research support infrastructure, the Ophthalmology department plays an integral role in facilitating R&I to carry out this function. Consequently, NUH R&I is enabling the development of this role. The post holder will be based in ophthalmology and must be flexible to meet the needs of the service. Excellent communication, organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently to prescribed timelines are essential skills required for the role.

 

Main duties of the job

As research OSP, to facilitate the set-up and coordination of research studies in line with the research SLA between ophthalmology and the R+I teams. Ensure completion of responsibilities within the required timescales and research study protocols.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking ophthalmic imaging using a variety of techniques, for patients of all ages, ranging from children to the elderly and who have various communication abilities.

 

To work within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic, utilising additional clinical skills to complete a full assessment in line with the clinical protocols/procedures.

Working for our organisation

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As research OSP, to facilitate the set-up and coordination of research studies in line with the research SLA between ophthalmology and the R+I teams. Ensure completion of responsibilities within the required timescales and research study protocols.

To work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking ophthalmic imaging using a variety of techniques, for patients of all ages, ranging from children to the elderly and who have various communication abilities.

 

To work within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic, utilising additional clinical skills to complete a full assessment in line with the clinical protocols/procedures 

Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of ophthalmic imaging to colleagues, students or other health professional visiting the department 

Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to undertake the role of ophthalmic science practitioner

To participate in departmental audit projects

Please familiarise yourself with the job description for this role for a full list of duties.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in photgraphy or equiavalent clinical experience within ophthalmic imaging
  • Evidence of CPD and relevant training
Desirable criteria
  • GCP trained

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent ophthalmic imaging clinical experience
  • Experience and competency with excel
  • Experience managing complex research projects
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of patient data software and related IG policies
  • Experience balancing multiple projects

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Able to work effectively within and acrooss clinical teams both internal and external

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiololgy and pathology
  • Effective time management skills
  • Ability to analyse quality of clinical images
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and work as a team

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to work various shifts including weekdays weekends and bank holidays and varying hours between 7.00am and 8.00pm to support service as required

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to plan and carry out complex protocolised care alongside patients own clinical team
  • Ability to analyse quality of clinical images

Planning and organisational skills

Essential criteria
  • Significant organisational skills
  • Able to plan workload and liaise with colleagues to promote safety and achieve continuity of care
  • Meticulous attention to detail

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Isabel Ash
Job title
Head Orthoptist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812277356
Additional information

Emily Hogan, Lead for ophthalmic imaging

[email protected]

0115 9249924 ext 85607

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