Job summary Do you love working with all different types of people? Do you enjoy making a real difference to others? We care for our staff as much as we do for our patients, so we want you to join our team The People you'll be working with In the Eye Centre we have bikers, runners, video game heroes, movie buffs, music lovers, home bakers, keep fit-ers, readers, writers, travellers, artists, crafters, food lovers, DIY-ers, ice-skaters, pet lovers and every other variety of people We have family people, single people, diverse people, happy people. You'll find friends here and we're sure you'll find your place within this diverse team Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel, we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and supported. The hospital is set in lovely grounds - ideal for just being able to get out and stretch your legs during your working day The team in the Eye Centre are friendly, we're a down to earth bunch who about all are passionate about caring for our patients, and we welcome anyone new to the team, or as we call it "Eye Centre Family" - that's why we believe it makes The Eye Centre a great place to work. The Eye Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital are seeking enthusiastic, friendly, motivated individuals to join our team to provide a comprehensive diagnostic imaging service. You will provide a supportive role in all specialities within the Eye Centre to provide the best possible care to our patients. Main duties of the job As part of the multidisciplinary team within The Chesterfield Eye Centre, the post holder will provide a complex, specialist, diagnostic imaging and clinical investigation service to patients of all ages suffering from diseases of the eye and visual system. The post holder will undertake primary interpretation of results to provide accurate and detailed reports for review of our clinical team. The post holder will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. They will accomplish this with the provision of the highest possible standards of individualised patient care. Flexibility is required within this post as the department provides a service that includes daytime, evening and some weekend clinics. 'I'm proud to work at Chesterfield Royal and to be part of the "Eye Centre Family". As a team, we all are all passionate to support our patients and colleagues alike. I try to have an open minded and inclusive approach to things, and value everyone's input to improving services and work life. I'm committed to making a difference for the team, I might not get it right all the time, but I will always try my best. We welcome you to come and be part of our Eye Centre family, if you love to learn, enjoy making a difference, have a positive outlook then we want to hear from you' - Suzanne Brice, Ophthalmology Department Lead, Surgical services. About us Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people. We want you to be the best you can be. We will support you with training opportunities if parts of your job are new to you and career development options too. o Employer and employee contributory pension scheme. o Annual leave is 27 days per annum (pro rata) and rises with years' service plus bank holidays. o Flexible working opportunities. o Accessible local transport. o Access to the cycle to work scheme. o Onsite parking facilities. Not only this but we also offer a range of health, lifestyle and financial wellbeing benefits. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £29,114 a year Band 3 training post until level of competence achieved Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 166-SS-6909854 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: hrcrhft royalhospital WellbeingCRH Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: hrcrhft royalhospital WellbeingCRH Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Educated to A Level C or equivariant L3. Preferable subjects such as Science (biology), Photography, Technology or IT. Desirable Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science, Technology or Ophthalmic Photography. Willing to work towards. Advanced communication course Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team Experience in a health care or optical setting Desirable Experience in Diabetic screening Experience in Medical Photography Experience in ophthalmic imaging Skills & Knowledge Essential Good oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good organisational skills Evidence of well-developed management/leadership skills Excellent IT skills Desirable Evidence of management and leadership skills Evidence of post basic training Recognised training qualification Evidence of audit/research/clinical effectiveness Personal Attributes Essential Professional appearance Professional approach Adaptable to meet service needs Good team player Leadership skills Good corrected/ uncorrected vision Good Colour vision Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Educated to A Level C or equivariant L3. Preferable subjects such as Science (biology), Photography, Technology or IT. Desirable Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Science, Technology or Ophthalmic Photography. Willing to work towards. Advanced communication course Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team Experience in a health care or optical setting Desirable Experience in Diabetic screening Experience in Medical Photography Experience in ophthalmic imaging Skills & Knowledge Essential Good oral and written communication skills Good interpersonal skills Good organisational skills Evidence of well-developed management/leadership skills Excellent IT skills Desirable Evidence of management and leadership skills Evidence of post basic training Recognised training qualification Evidence of audit/research/clinical effectiveness Personal Attributes Essential Professional appearance Professional approach Adaptable to meet service needs Good team player Leadership skills Good corrected/ uncorrected vision Good Colour vision 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)