# Ophthalmic Photographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-photographer/2080fb03-0380-4a7c-90d0-1091e61969c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-photographer/2080fb03-0380-4a7c-90d0-1091e61969c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Cornwall Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical photographer - **Grade:** Band 3, Band 4 - **Salary:** Dependant on experience - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 9 months (Band 3 to begin with until relevant experience then will become band 4) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Worked over 4 long days - 3 x 9.5 hrs days and 1 x 9 hr day with a regular Saturday shift) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-25T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-11T12:50:32.868Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Truro/Royal_Cornwall_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8348722 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8348722?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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 PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. 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 For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within an eye care of health care setting - A good level of computer literacy - Working as part of a team **Desirable** - Knowledge of ophthalmic photographic equipment - Some basic knowledge of the anatomy of the eye - Knowledge of multiple operating systems, including handling and archive systems for sensitive confidential images ### Qualifications **Essential** - A-Level qualifications or equivalent. ### Practical and intellectual skills **Essential** - Highly developed hand/eye coordination for specialist imaging techniques used in ophthalmic photography - Ability to plan and manage own workload - Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines ## Documents - [job description & person specification (pdf, 332.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10673872) ## 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.