Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Transformation Unit; Hull Bridge; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is advertising an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician (Band 2) based at Hull Royal Infirmary. The role involves performing vision tests and diagnostic imaging within a supportive Ophthalmology team, with induction and training provided.

You will work across the ophthalmic imaging suite to support high-quality patient care. The department emphasises a collaborative, patient-centred approach and offers opportunities for professional development within a large

Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE level.
• NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent.
• Willingness to develop and acquire new skills.
• Ability to communicate well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Customer care experience.

Responsibilities

• To work as part of the Ophthalmic Imaging Team in the provision of a high quality specialist diagnostic imaging service.
• To carry out ophthalmic imaging techniques to support diagnosis and management (Visual Fields, Optical Coherence Tomography, Topography).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Confidentiality

Patient care

Education

GCSE level

NVQ Level 2 in Health Care

Job description

Employer Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Hull Royal Infirmary Town Hull Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Band 2

Job overview

The award winning Ophthalmology Outpatient department HRI is offering and exciting opportunity for highly motivated individuals to join our expanding Imaging team.

This interesting and challenging role involves performing vision tests and diagnostic digital imaging scans on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.

Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing high quality patient focused care

Previous healthcare and/or imaging experience would be an advantage but not essential as a full induction and training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Ophthalmic Imaging Team in the provision of a high quality specialist diagnostic
imaging service to the department of ophthalmology.

To carry out a range of ophthalmic imaging techniques to support the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic patients. These include the following but not an exhaustive list :

• Visual Fields
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Topography

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Educated to at least GCSE level
• Willingness to develop and acquire new skills
• NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent

Application Completion

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Ability to communicate well within a multidisciplinary team
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Candidate will be expected to maintain knowledge by attending courses/training as required.
• Customer care experience
• Ability to follow detailed guidelines
• Experience in Healthcare or Ophthalmic setting.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Be able to work on own initiative
• Works well with in a team
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Participate in standard setting and research projects
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development
• To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands
• Facilitate learning of others.
• Confident, approachable and cheerful disposition
• Flexible approach to work

Special Attributes and other

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable

Other Requirements

• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.