Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Job overview

The Ophthalmic Imaging team at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our rapidly expanding East Coast service. The post holder will deliver high standards of patient care at Scarborough Hospital, Bridlington Hospital and Malton Hospital, therefore the ability to transport yourself across the locality is essential.  We envisage this position would be based primarily at Malton Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will be essential in taking high quality diagnostic ophthalmic imaging, in order to help clinicians to diagnose, monitor and treat complex eye conditions. As technology has advanced, the role of the ophthalmic imaging technician has become more varied. The post holder will be a key stakeholder in the future development in ophthalmology services across the Trust.

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our East Coast sites.  By submitting your application you acknowledge that no remote interviews will be offered.

Main duties of the job

The core duties of an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician are to take the most clinically useful OCT scans and fundus photographs, using specialist equipment.

There may also be a requirement for the post holder to undertake biometry, visual fields, visual acuity and instil dilating eye drops.

Experience in general photography, fundus photography and OCT scans is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided. Proficiency in using Heidelberg Spectralis, Kowa and Optos is desirable.

We are a very busy, fast paced service so you should be able to work calmly and confidently under pressure.

You should be technically minded, show a keen attention to detail and demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards of patient care. You should have a passion for patient centred care, and kindness that reflects our Trust's values.

You will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Photographers, Clinicians and Nurses. You should have experience and skills in teamwork and be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you are an organised and efficient individual who has a keen interest in Ophthalmic Imaging & pathology and anatomy of the eye, then this could be the job you have been looking for!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date should a sufficient number of applications be received, therefore we advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for us

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected]

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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