Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Imaging Technician to join the Ophthalmic Imaging Team. The role involves performing OCT, fundus photography, visual field tests, and other imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images for diagnosis and patient care.

You will work alongside Ophthalmic Consultants and Optometrists, contribute to DVLA-related assessments, and potentially rotate to the Lymington New Forest Hospital satellite site.

Qualifications

• Science A Level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging or relevant field to Level 4 Diploma equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality visual field and diagnostic imaging service for outpatients, inpatients and Eye Emergency patients.
• Accurately record patient information on each imaging platform and ensure images/results are tied to the correct patient.
• Work closely with Ophthalmic Consultants, Optometrists and nursing staff to aid diagnosis and ongoing care.
• Undertake visual field and visual acuity assessments and meet DVLA-related requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate images of the retina, optic discs and corneas to reflect patient conditions.
• Support rotation to the satellite clinic at Lymington New Forest Hospital as needed.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Visual field testing

OCT imaging

Fundus photography

Patient communication

Education

Science A Level or equivalent experience

Experience of ophthalmic imaging or Level 4 Diploma equivalent

Tools

Humphrey visual field analyser

Focimeter

LOGMAR chart

OCT

Ophthalmic imaging equipment

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmology Imaging Technician to join the Ophthalmic Imaging Team. The role involves performing OCT, fundus photography, visual field tests, and other imaging procedures, ensuring high-quality images for diagnosis and patient care.

You will work alongside Ophthalmic Consultants and Optometrists, contribute to DVLA-related assessments, and potentially rotate to the Lymington New Forest Hospital satellite site.