We require an enthusiastic and motivated Ophthalmic Imager with previous experience to join our team of 9 imagers and Ophthalmic Technician.
The Ophthalmology Unit in Leicester employs 26 Consultant Ophthalmologists.
The imaging department sees a wide range of patients, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, cornea, and neuro-ophthalmology and receives referrals from other specialties including, rheumatology and neurology.
Virtual clinics are held with senior imagers and ophthalmologists working closely together to manage new and follow-up patients.
Main duties of the job
The department also provides a service in the peripheral community hospitals in both Leicestershire and Rutland. As well as macular degeneration clinics, the imagers work in conjunction with the ophthalmologists in general ophthalmology clinics.
This role is essential to the delivery of the service and candidates will be expected to work closely with other departments within the Trust to provide high quality, holistic patient-centred care. Due to the large volume of activity, there will be evening and weekend work regularly. Previous ophthalmic imaging/screening experience is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the department's imaging work including teaching and working alongside the ophthalmologist, visual field technicians, optometrist, and orthoptists.
To assist in the delivery of specialised clinical diagnostic imaging.
Assist and advise on all types of imaging requests.
Discuss test procedures with patients, relatives, or carers who may have physical/learning disabilities, or whose first language is not English.
Discuss technical information with colleagues in relation to imaging equipment used to ensure optimum results are obtained for clinical and research purposes.
Use multiple imaging software systems.
To be responsible for stock control and ordering of consumables.
Flexibility with covering annual leave/sick leave in the community if required.
This is a post for one year fixed term to cover maternity leave.
The full time 37.5 hours can be shared between two part time candidates
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Undergraduate degree or significant experience in ophthalmic setting
Experience
Essential
* 2 years in ophthalmic setting
* Working in the NHS
* IT literate
Desirable
* 4 years experience
* Audit experience
* Research experience
Skills
Essential
* Team working
* Assess patients in all settings
* Flexibility with working patterns
Desirable
* Car owner/ driver
Communication
Essential
* Effective communication with team and patients
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
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