Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

NHS Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching hospital

State-of-the-art equipment

Professional development

Patient care focus

Job summary

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join a fast-paced imaging team. You will conduct patient histories, perform vision and IOP testing, and undertake retinal and anterior segment imaging using fundus cameras, OCT, and slit-lamp systems.

You will work alongside Medical Illustration staff and the wider eye clinic team to deliver high-quality imaging for clinicians, ensuring patients understand their care pathway and follow-up steps.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least ONC level (or equivalent experience).
• GCSE passes including English and Maths.
• Proven experience in ophthalmic imaging and retinal/anterior segment photography.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic diagnostic clinics for a variety of conditions.
• Take patient history, conduct vision and IOP testing, and perform required imaging modalities.
• Be the key contact for patients, guiding them through the care pathway.
• Work with Medical Illustration and the eye clinic team to perform high‑resolution imaging of the retina, cornea and anterior segment.
• Support a fast-paced team that adapts to deliver high-quality imaging for clinicians.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging

Education

ONC level or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Fundus cameras

OCT

Slit-lamp imaging

Job description

The main focus of this role is to provide ophthalmic diagnostic clinics for patients with a variety of ophthalmic conditions. These clinics aim to streamline the patient pathway, providing quicker, more efficient review for patients and this role is a key part of this transformation in service provision. Working independently, you will take a patient history, conduct vision and IOP testing and undertake the required imaging modalities as per protocol. You will be the key point of contact for patients, assisting them through the diagnostic care process, ensuring that they are informed and comfortable with their care plan and follow-up steps.In addition, working alongside colleagues from Medical Illustration, including Medical Photographers and other Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians, and the wider eye clinic team, you will perform high-resolution imaging of the retina, cornea, anterior segment, and other parts of the eye using specialized ophthalmic imaging equipment for those patients who are attending for face-to-face review. This is a fast-paced environment in which the team works flexibly and adaptably to provide comprehensive, high quality imaging services to a range of clinicians and specialties.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join our dynamic imaging team. If you have experience in ophthalmic imaging, a keen eye for detail and are passionate about providing high quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.Key Requirements:Qualified to at least ONC level (or equivalent experience). GCSE passes including English and Maths.Proven experience in ophthalmic imaging, with a solid understanding of retinal and anterior segment photography techniques.Proficient in using ophthalmic imaging equipment, such as fundus cameras, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), and slit-lamp imaging systems.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures to patients clearly and empathetically.Knowledge of relevant health and safety guidelines and infection control practices.Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Claire Bentham Position: Senior Ophthalmic Practitioner Email: [e-mail] Phone number: 0113 39 28115 Shortlisting Date: 09/10/2026 Interview Date: w/c 19/10/2026

Job description

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Claire Bentham Position: Senior Ophthalmic Practitioner Email: [e-mail] Phone number: 0113 39 28115 Shortlisting Date: 09/10/2026 Interview Date: w/c 19/10/2026

Job Summary

The main focus of this role is to provide ophthalmic diagnostic clinics for patients with a variety of ophthalmic conditions. These clinics aim to streamline the patient pathway, providing quicker, more efficient review for patients and this role is a key part of this transformation in service provision. Working independently, you will take a patient history, conduct vision and IOP testing and undertake the required imaging modalities as per protocol. You will be the key point of contact for patients, assisting them through the diagnostic care process, ensuring that they are informed and comfortable with their care plan and follow-up steps.

In addition, working alongside colleagues from Medical Illustration, including Medical Photographers and other Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians, and the wider eye clinic team, you will perform high-resolution imaging of the retina, cornea, anterior segment, and other parts of the eye using specialized ophthalmic imaging equipment for those patients who are attending for face-to-face review. This is a fast-paced environment in which the team works flexibly and adaptably to provide comprehensive, high quality imaging services to a range of clinicians and specialties.

Why you should join our Team

• Opportunity to work in a large teaching hospital and directly contribute to patient care.
• Work with a variety of Ophthalmic Specialties using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Join a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join our dynamic imaging team. If you have experience in ophthalmic imaging, a keen eye for detail and are passionate about providing high quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified to at least ONC level (or equivalent experience).
• GCSE passes including English and Maths.
• Proven experience in ophthalmic imaging, with a solid understanding of retinal and anterior segment photography techniques.
• Proficient in using ophthalmic imaging equipment, such as fundus cameras, OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), and slit-lamp imaging systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain procedures to patients clearly and empathetically.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety guidelines and infection control practices.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Experience

• Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.