Ophthalmic Photographer

Job overview

Fixed term contract for 9 months to cover maternity leave

Band 3/4 dependant on previous relevant experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ophthalmic photographer to join our existing team of photographers working within the Eye Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust for a fixed term of 9 months to cover maternity leave.

The post will cover a wide range of ophthalmic imaging including optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography and angiography supporting the wide variety of speciality clinics that run within ophthalmology, such as Wet Aged Related Macular Degeneration (WARM), Glaucoma, Vitreo retina and Diabetic.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust Ophthalmic Photography Department, supporting the Ophthalmology Service within Cornwall.

The post holder will be providing a complex, specialist, diagnostic imaging and clinical investigation service to patients of all ages suffering from diseases of the eye and visual system, this includes providing the reports and baseline evaluations for review by the ophthalmic clinicians.

After the necessary training and induction, the post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive imaging, photography and angiography service to the patients under the care of Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. This includes travel to community hospitals within the county.

Training and supervision of other healthcare professionals and junior staff maybe required.

This position is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 long days, Monday to Saturday and is based in the Eye Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital. We also provide the Ophthalmic Photography Service at West Cornwall Hospital, Falmouth Hospital and Bodmin Hospital and therefore there maybe some travel to other hospital sites. Unrestricted access to a motor vehicle in order to travel between sites if required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

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.