The Ophthalmic Imaging department at Southampton Eye Unit is recruiting for an Assistant Imaging Technician. Ophthalmic Imagers are an integral part of the Eye Unit Team and provide imaging of all aspects of the eyes to help with the diagnosis and monitoring of eye conditions.
You will be joining a friendly team of over 25 imagers and following training, get to use state-of-the-art, world-leading imaging equipment. Southampton Eye Unit is a very busy regional centre of excellence, so some degree of stamina will be needed.
The service runs from Monday to Saturday with an 8am-6pm shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Current or previous experience working within Ophthalmology is essential.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
* Experience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurements
* Experience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography / Retinal Photography)
* Previous healthcare working experience
* Flexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)
* Ability to cope with repetitive workloads whilst maintaining accuracy at all times
* Excellent visual acuity and colour vision due to long periods of time working in darkened rooms
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
* Flexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)
* Working with people
* Ability to cope with repetitive workloads whilst maintaining accuracy at all times
* Excellent visual acuity and colour vision due to long periods of time working in darkened rooms
* Previous healthcare working experience
* Current or previous experience working within Ophthalmology
* Experience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurements
* Experience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography / Retinal Photography)
Skills and Competencies
* Communication
* Working under pressure
* Teamwork
* Working autonomously
* Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
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UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, and age.
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