Ophthalmic Imaging Technician: Retina Diagnostics

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 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.