Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Ophthalmic Science Practitioner to perform ophthalmic imaging tests across four imaging sites in Sheffield. The role includes visual acuity testing, auto refraction, and tonometry to support patient investigations.

The successful candidate will join an NHS team at Band 3 level, providing essential eye care services, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• GCE/GCSE level education or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• BTEC/SCOTVEC, City & Guilds, NVQ or other suitable qualification within a technical or science-based background or equivalent experience/qualifications.
• Experience working in healthcare.
• Patients First - An interest in working with people in a Health Care Setting.
• Effective written and verbal skills and ability to maintain accurate and timely records.

Responsibilities

• Optical Coherence Tomography Scanning.
• I care (contact) tonometry – determine eye pressure.
• Visual Field.
• Corneal Topography.
• Snellen visual acuity measurement.
• Log-Mar visual acuity measurement.
• Auto refraction - determine refractive error for purpose of investigation.
• Focimetry - determine prescription of optical aids.
• Pneumatic (non-contact) tonometry.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

GCE/GCSE or equivalent

Science-based qualification

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Ophthalmic Science Practitioner to perform ophthalmic imaging tests across four imaging sites in Sheffield. The role includes visual acuity testing, auto refraction, and tonometry to support patient investigations.

The successful candidate will join an NHS team at Band 3 level, providing essential eye care services, with opportunities for professional development within a supportive, patient-centered environment.