Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner

Job overview

The Directorate of Ophthalmology requires a Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner to join its team.

The post involves working in Cataract Assessment, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic, and Glaucoma Services and will be based in the Ophthalmic Imaging Department at the Royal Hallamshire, Northern General Eye Centre, Eye Imaging Hub and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

The post encompass retinal imaging, biometry, OCT Scanning, Confocal Microscopy, Physiological Measurement and Ultra-sound B Scan and Visual Field Analysis Angiography, applicants should be experienced in performing these procedures.

Applicants will be expected to work collaboratively on a day-to day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Imaging

Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.

Slit lamp biomicroscopy & imaging of anterior segment of the eye utilising topical stains as appropriate .

Clinical imaging of the external eye and Ocular adnexae.

Perform retinal tomography, volumetric analysis of the optic nerve head to screen for glaucomatous neuropathy.

Undertake optical coherence tomography of the neuro-sensory retina, optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer.

Operating theatre imaging and examination of patients under anaesthetic.

Ultra-sound B scan.

Biometry & corneal k readings.

Ophthalmic Investigations

Snellen visual acuity measurement.

Log-Mar visual acuity measurement.

Auto refraction - determine refractive error for purpose of investigation.

Focimetry - determine prescription of optical aids.

Microperimetry – static and kinetic technique.

Fixation study.

Static perimetry (Humphrey).

Pachymetry.

Evaluation and analysis of test data implementing additional test strategies as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 3 years due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

A learner/applicant must be a UK, EEA, or EU resident for at least the past three years to undertake an apprenticeship training programme.

Please note all existing NHS staff will only be considered on a secondment basis. This must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Salary will be in accordance with annex 21 of the AFC Terms and conditions, based on the maximum salary of AfC Band (5) as follows:

• Year 1 – 65%
• Year 2 – 70%
• Year 3 – 75%

Upon successful completion of training the individual would then progress to the entry point of band 5.

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.