Ophthalmic Science Practitioner/Ophthalmic photographer

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS is seeking an ophthalmic imaging practitioner to work autonomously across imaging modalities and age groups. The role involves contributing to the ophthalmology virtual clinic, performing full assessments according to protocols, and supporting teaching and professional development within the department.

You will participate in audits and research projects while maintaining infection control and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Ability to analyse quality of clinical images.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in ophthalmic imaging using various techniques for patients of all ages.
• Operate within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic and complete full assessments per clinical protocols.
• Participate in theoretical and clinical teaching of ophthalmic imaging to colleagues, students or visiting health professionals.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills for ophthalmic imaging practice.
• Participate in departmental audit and research projects.
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and clinical governance.

Skills

Ophthalmic imaging knowledge

Ocular anatomy & physiology

Communication skills

Time management

Image quality analysis

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in photography or equivalent ophthalmic imaging

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking ophthalmic imaging using a variety of techniques, for patients of all ages, ranging from children to the elderly and who have various communication abilities.
• To work within the Ophthalmology virtual clinic, utilising additional clinical skills to complete a full assessment in line with the clinical protocols/procedures.
• Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of ophthalmic imaging to colleagues, students or other health professional visiting the department
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to undertake the role of ophthalmic science practitioner
• To participate in departmental audit and research projects
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Degree in photgraphy or equiavalent clinical experience within ophthalmic imaging

Desirable criteria

• Degree in ophthalmic imaging or related ophthalmic profession

Essential criteria

• Recent ophthalmic imaging clinical experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience within an ophthalmology virtual clinic service

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Communicates effectively using a variety of methods
• Adapts communication when barriers to understanding

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiololgy and pathology
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to analyse quality of clinical images
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work as a team

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Able to work various shifts including weekdays weekends and bank holidays and varying hours between 7.00am and 8.00pm to support service as required

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.