Ophthalmic Medical Photographer

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.