# Ophthalmic Science Practitioner/Ophthalmic photographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-science-practitionerophthalmic-photographer/5b1f4702-c491-4d62-8915-cd2fc89efbf2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ophthalmic-science-practitionerophthalmic-photographer/5b1f4702-c491-4d62-8915-cd2fc89efbf2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Queen's Medical Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation to support 7 day, extended day working) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-01T12:05:05.500Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8222414 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8222414?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have a full-time (37.5 hours/week) role available for enthusiastic Ophthalmic Science Practitioners to join our expanding Ophthalmic Imaging team within the Department of Ophthalmology at Queen’s Medical Centre campus. If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated clinician, with good communication skills and the ability to be adaptable to the changing needs of the department, this role is an opportunity to work in a large teaching hospital with a varied caseload which will include participation in a range of service provision. The successful candidate will need to hold a BSc in Photography; BSc Ophthalmic Imaging or have equivalent clinical experience to enable delivery of the requirements of the role. The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. The initial working pattern is anticipated at one evening clinic per week and one Saturday per month. In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert ### Main duties of the job The role falls within the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Ophthalmologists Optometrists , Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Technicians, Ophthalmic Science Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners and Health Care Assistants. Ophthalmology provides services to eye casualty , day case, inpatient and outpatient facilities. We have a large team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, who provide outpatient and surgical services in a full range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics including AMD, corneal glaucoma, medical retina, vitreo-retinal, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular plastics and paediatrics. The postholder will participate in the delivery of Ophthalmic Imaging services including a wide range of core clinical services including OCT, slit lamp photography, FFA, and provision of services to the expanding virtual clinic service with Ophthalmology ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking ophthalmic imaging using a variety of techniques, for patients of all ages, ranging from children to the elderly and who have various communication abilities. To work within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic, utilising additional clinical skills to complete a full assessment in line with the clinical protocols/procedures. Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of ophthalmic imaging to colleagues, students or other health professional visiting the department Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to undertake the role of ophthalmic science practitioner To participate in departmental audit and research projects Ensure compliance with infection control procedures. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. ### 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 ### Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiololgy and pathology - Effective time management skills - Ability to analyse quality of clinical images - Ability to prioritise own workload and work as a team ### Experience **Essential** - Recent ophthalmic imaging clinical experience **Desirable** - Experience within an ophthalmology virtual clinic service ### Other requirements **Essential** - Able to work various shifts including weekdays weekends and bank holidays and varying hours between 7.00am and 8.00pm to support service as required ### Training and qualifications **Essential** - Degree in photgraphy or equiavalent clinical experience within ophthalmic imaging **Desirable** - Degree in ophthalmic imaging or related ophthalmic profession ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - Communicates effectively using a variety of methods - Adapts communication when barriers to understanding ## Documents - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [band 5 osp - person spec (pdf, 547.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10531176) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) - [band 5 - ophthalmic science practitioner - job description (pdf, 357.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10531175) ## 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.