Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Moorfields Eye Hospital for an Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner. This role involves providing diagnostic imaging services, requiring expertise in various imaging techniques. Join a supportive team with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working friendly organisation

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years ophthalmic imaging experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic imaging for services across Moorfields.
• Undertake digital angiography and imaging procedures.
• Ensure medical imaging equipment is in good working condition.

Skills

Good communication skills

Complex ophthalmic imaging tasks

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences

Registered with the AHCS

Tools

Heidelberg

Topcon

Optos

Optovue

Zeiss

Job description

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner

The closing date is 22 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Moorfields' Ophthalmic Vision Science (OVS) Practitioner team within the Medical Imaging and Ultrasound Department. The post holder will work at City Road and other sites as required providing the diagnostic imaging for services across Moorfields.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide diagnostic imaging services across Moorfields' including the Trust's satellite clinics, private patients and other sites as necessary.

2. To undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.

3. To make judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging) across all ages and with a wide variety of eye conditions

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• To provide diagnostic imaging for services across Moorfields including the Trusts satellite clinics, private patients and other sites as required.
• To undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.
• To make judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging).
• Well-developed physical skills to fulfil duties to capture high quality images during angiography.
• Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.
• Perform imaging of the external eye and ocular adnexal.
• Perform slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical strains as appropriate.
• Ensure medical imaging equipment is in good working condition and ready for use.
• Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly technical imaging equipment.
• To carry out simple calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in regular equipment testing and record and monitor the frequency of the tests being carried out. In case of equipment malfunction / breakdown should be reported to EBME.
• Ensure good communication with patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
• Follow established departmental Standard Operating Procedures, protocols, policies and will be guided good practice when performing Imaging tasks.
• Working with the Head of department support the development of SOPs and challenge current practice as technology and techniques develop.
• Participate in departmental teaching and mandatory training sessions including instillation of drops.
• Provide training and supervision for junior staff.
• Make departmental representation when requested by senior managers.
• Continuously review and assess your work so that you maintain and improve the quality of the imaging performed.
• Plan and prioritise your own workload; ensuring targets are met in a timely manner.
• Identify the knowledge, skills and experience needed for successful professional and personal development.
• Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging.
• Assist medical staff in downloading clinical images and assist with the reception desk.
• Help with printing clinical images when necessary.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences
• A minimum of 2 years ophthalmic imaging experience
• Registered with the AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

• Over two years' experience of imaging
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
• Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue and Zeiss

Skills/abilities

• Good communication skills, particularly to patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
• Capable of performing complex ophthalmic imaging tasks without supervision

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.

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust