Job summary The Ophthalmic Imaging department at Southampton Eye Unit are 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 Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 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. About us 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 interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year PA or PA Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 188-CL360125 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities 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. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Current or previous experience working within OphthalmologyNVQ Level 3 or equivalent experienceExperience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurementsExperience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography /Retinal Photography)Previous healthcare working experienceFlexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)Working with peopleAbility 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Current or previous experience working within OphthalmologyNVQ Level 3 or equivalent experienceExperience in Humphrey Visual Fields measurementsExperience of Ophthalmic imaging techniques (Optical coherence Tomography /Retinal Photography)Previous healthcare working experienceFlexible work approach (to include evenings & weekend working)Working with peopleAbility 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 Essential 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 Desirable 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 Essential Communication Manual dexterity Working under pressure Teamwork Working autonomously Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Attention to detail Microsoft Office skills Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential 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 Desirable 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 Essential Communication Manual dexterity Working under pressure Teamwork Working autonomously Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Attention to detail Microsoft Office skills 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)