Ophthalmic Photographer

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A teaching hospital trust in Yorkshire is seeking an Ophthalmic Photographer to manage the ophthalmic imaging service. The role requires photography experience, knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment, and effective communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 pro-rata per annum and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience within a health care setting.
• Experience working as a member of a team.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective and efficient maintenance of ophthalmic imaging service.
• Perform photographic and video procedures of varying complexity.
• Liaise with clinicians and health care professionals.

Skills

Photography experience

Experience in ophthalmic imaging

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Teamwork experience

Education

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant science or photography related subject

A range of academic qualifications including Maths and English

Tools

Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment

Ophthalmic pathology knowledge

Job description

Go back Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Ophthalmic Photographer

The closing date is 17 October 2025

The Post holder will actively participate and manage the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive ophthalmic imaging service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology.

The post holder will act as a Clinical / Ophthalmic Photographer whom will provide a comprehensive range of photographic, video-graphic and technical services across a number of ophthalmic clinics for an aid/basis for diagnosis and teaching purposes

Main duties of the job

Thesuccessfulcandidate is required to liaise with clinicians, general practitioners, health care professionals and support staff.

The post holder will be required to perform photographic and video procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience. You will alsoexercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.

Please see attached Job Description for more information.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience within a health care setting
• Photography experience
• Working as a member of a team
• Experience in ophthalmic imaging
• Experience within an ophthalmic setting
• Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
• Ophthalmic pathology knowledge

Qualifications & Training

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant science or photography related subject
• A range of academic qualifications including Maths and English
• Evidence of further learning in imaging and/or Ophthalmology

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
• Willingness to mentor other members of the team
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service including cross site working
• Ability to take a methodical approach which is accurate
• Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPro Rata Per Annum