Main area: Ophthalmology
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent, flexible working patterns which include weekends and evenings
Hours: Full time or part time, 33.75 hours per week (Vacancy may be shared between two part-time candidates)
Job ref: 358-6634743-MSK
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town: Leicester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/11/2024 23:59
Ophthalmic Imager & Photographer
Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work/life balance
Job overview
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-centered care. Due to the large volume of activity, there will be evening and weekend work regularly. Previous ophthalmic imaging/screening experience is essential.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* High-quality care for all,
* Being a great place to work,
* Partnerships for impact,
* Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Detailed job description and main 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 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.
Be responsible for stock control and ordering of consumables.
Flexibility with covering annual leave/sick leave in the community if required.
This post is one year fixed term to cover maternity leave.
The full-time 37.5 hours can be shared between two part-time candidates.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree or significant experience in ophthalmic setting
Experience
* 2 years in ophthalmic setting
* Working in the NHS
* IT literate
* 4 years experience
* Research experience
Skills
* Assess patients in all settings
* Flexibility with working patterns
* Car owner/driver
Communication
* Effective communication with team and patients
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
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