Ophthalmic Imaging Apprentice

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner apprenticeship in the Ophthalmology Directorate. The role includes retinal imaging, biometry, OCT scanning, and various ophthalmic investigations at the Royal Hallamshire and related centres in Sheffield.

The post requires collaboration and commitment to training across imaging and investigations. The apprenticeship is fixed-term for 3 years with progression through AfC pay bands and

Qualifications

Degree in Science or equivalent science qualification that is valid in the UK
Ophthalmic Science & Technology FdSc
Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent

Ophthalmic Science & Technology FdSc

Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) BSc

Job description

The post requires collaboration and commitment to training across imaging and investigations. The apprenticeship is fixed-term for 3 years with progression through AfC pay bands and

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