Ophthalmic Photography Technician

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in Chester is seeking an Ophthalmic Photography Technician to provide a diagnostic imaging service in the ophthalmology department. Responsibilities include performing a range of specialized photography procedures and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a photographic/ media-related qualification and 2 years of clinical experience in medical photography. This is a full-time permanent role with a salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 annually.

Benefits

Salary range £27,485 to £30,162 annually

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience working in Medical Photography required.
• Recent NHS experience in a relevant clinical field necessary.
• Knowledge of photo manipulation software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ophthalmic photography for the ophthalmology department.
• Deliver a professional and skilled range of imaging services.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain quality records.

Skills

Photographic / media related qualification

2 years clinical experience in Medical Photography

Computer literacy

Ability to use ophthalmic imaging equipment

Education

Relevant photographic qualification (BA Hons / HND)

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Ophthalmic Photography Technician to join the busy team within Ophthalmology, to provide a comprehensive diagnostic Ophthalmic photography service to patients served by the Trust.

The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties with respect to ophthalmic photography for the ophthalmology department, in accordance with the needs of the Trust.

You will be expected to deliver an efficient, professional, skilled and broad range of technical services for the ophthalmology department using a wide range of equipment. You will undertake your own workload of patients and maintain associated records and mentor junior staff where required. The post holder will be expected to attend additional training when required and maintain CPD.

• The photography of patients for glaucoma monitoring within agreed timescales to specific Consultants.
• To work autonomously (following completion of competencies), and to be responsible for completing own caseload in required time scale.
• Provide an explanation to the patients of the specialist procedures they are undertaking.
• Colour fundus macula photography using specialist equipment.
• Optical coherence photography of patients using Optical Coherence Tomography camera.
• Digital Fundus Auto Fluorescence Macula Photography of patients retinal using specialist imaging equipment.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 210-2025-647

Job locations: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifcations and Skills – Essential

• Photographic / media related qualification (BA Hons / HND) or relevant experience
• 2 years clinical experience working within Medical Photography (including ophthalmic photography) - evidence required
• Recent NHS experience working in a relevant clinical field

Desirable

• IMI membership

Clinical Experience and Effectiveness

Essential

• Computer literacy including knowledge and experience using photo manipulation and graphics software e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud on PC and/or MAC
• Ability to use a range of ophthalmic imaging equipment

Desirable

• Experience of research and audit

Disclosure and Sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details

Employer: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL

Employer's website: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx