# Ophthalmic Medical Photographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-medical-photographer/7a7a3a9f-ca54-43ec-b6d6-a542e0bf3881 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-medical-photographer/7a7a3a9f-ca54-43ec-b6d6-a542e0bf3881.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Middlesbrough - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T14:33:19.848Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cleveland/Middlesbrough/South_Tees_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Trauma_Orthopaedics_Reconstructive_Plastic_Surgery_ENT_OMFS_Dermatology_Ophthalmology_Services/Trauma_Orthopaedics_Reconstructive_Plastic_Surgery_ENT_OMFS_Dermatology_Ophthalmology_Services-v8098838 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8098838?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southtees.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - An opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department. The  Post holder will actively participate and assist with the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive Imaging and Diagnostic photographic service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology. They should be able to prioritise and plan their own workload and the ability to work independently is essential. They will assist with service development and audit of photography and imaging, ensuring high standards are maintained. Where appropriate, adhere to and implement good scientific practice standards for Ophthalmic and Vision Science. ### Main duties of the job - Retinal photography - Fluorescein fundus angiography - electronic image recording, image processing and quality assurance - Optical coherence tomography - Anterior segment OCT - Administration of eye drops to facilitate ocular imaging - Visual Acuity assessment - The ability to be able to concentrate for prolonged periods to capture images and then be able to manipulate them to achieve the best result for the patient - Preparation of images for clinic sessions ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. ## Job Details An opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmic Imaging Department. The Post holder will actively participate and assist with the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive Imaging and Diagnostic photographic service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology. They should be able to prioritise and plan their own workload and the ability to work independently is essential. They will assist with service development and audit of photography and imaging, ensuring high standards are maintained. Where appropriate, adhere to and implement good scientific practice standards for Ophthalmic and Vision Science. ## Job Description Retinal photography Fluorescein fundus angiography - electronic image recording, image processing and quality assurance Optical coherence tomography Anterior segment OCT Administration of eye drops to facilitate ocular imaging Visual Acuity assessment The ability to be able to concentrate for prolonged periods to capture images and then be able to manipulate them to achieve the best result for the patient Preparation of images for clinic sessions ## Responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - - Must have an Ophthalmic health care background **Desirable** - - Experience using Imaging equipment and software ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - - Must be able to work on own initiative and prioritise busy workload. - - Excellent interpersonal skills are required to achieve desired results for patients. - - Must be able to communicate where there are significant barriers to understanding and be able to fault-find on complex equipment. ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - - Numeracy and Literacy Level - or - Maths & English (English Language or English Literature) GCSE A-C/4-9 - or - Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C - or - Maths & English CSE Grade 1 - Or - NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (https://www.enic-naric.net/) - - Must be computer literate **Desirable** - OCT capture/Interpretation course ## Documents - [friarage hospital map (pdf, 531.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2096) - [james cook campus map (pdf, 168.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2094) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2093) - [clinical service units directorate (pdf, 116.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2423) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10392753) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.