Medical Illustration Assistant Practitioner - Ophthalmic Imaging

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Sick leave

Discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join the Medical Photography Service at University Hospital Hairmyres. You will support ophthalmic imaging across Lanarkshire, working across sites as needed, and be part of a team delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging for Ophthalmology services.

The role requires an HND in Photography or equivalent and experience with ophthalmic imaging, image management, and digital workflows.

Qualifications

• HND in Photography or equivalent imaging qualification.
• Experience with ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic workflows is desirable.
• Familiar with digital imaging workflows and image management systems.

Responsibilities

• Telephone service users, verify identity, register into Information Management System.
• Complete training to operate specialised ophthalmic imaging equipment in MIS and Ophthalmic Clinics.
• Upload images to ophthalmic servers (MIM) and report any quality issues to senior staff.
• Follow Health and Safety controls at all times; perform H&S and Fire Safety checks.

Skills

HND in Photography

Image processing

OCT imaging

Fundus photography

Driving licence

Education

HND in Photography

Tools

Image management systems

MS Office / Mac

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join our team within the Medical Photography Service at NHS Lanarkshire.

You will join a team of staff who are committed to providing a comprehensive Medical Photography/ Ophthalmic photography and Graphic Design Service, pan Lanarkshire. You will be based at the University Hospital Hairmyres and will undertake ophthalmic imaging duties. You will assist in the provision of high-quality diagnostic imaging for Ophthalmology Services across the organisation and be required to work at more than one hospital site based on the service needs.

Applicants should possess an HND in Photography. Consideration will also be given to applicants who have an equivalent level media / imaging qualification and proven relevant experience working within the healthcare setting. It’s adventitious for applicants to be experienced in OCT image capture and Fundus Photography, as well as being familiar with digital imaging workflows and using image management systems. The successful candidate will be required to work 36hrs flexible shift pattern working, evening and weekend, 5 days over 7.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please see job description and person specification.

In this key role, you will:

• Telephone communication with service users, request receipt, patient identity checks, registration into Information Management System
• Completes specified training to acquire the underpinning knowledge and practical skills necessary to operate specialised equipment in the MIS department and Ophthalmic Clinics
• Perform image upload to ophthalmic image server or MIM and manipulate images as per set protocols and report any failures or deviations in Quality control to senior member of staff
• Complies with Health and Safety control measures at all times
• Undertakes H&S and Fire Safety checks

What You’ll Bring:

• HND in Photography
• Detailed knowledge of digital photography and image processing
• Full Driving licence and access to a vehicle is required, as this is a rotational post and the post holder will travel pan-Lanarkshire
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient IT Skills which include a working knowledge of Microsoft office packages / Apple Mac system
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and work on own initiative
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact John Biagi, Medical Illustration Service Manager on [e-mail]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail]