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.
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.
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.
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 Ophthalmology
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)
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
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Mar 2025