University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a chance to join an exciting and growing department of 25 imagers. Candidates should be enthusiastic and prepared to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to working hours as some evening and weekend work will be included as well as working in our cross-site locations including Lymington Hospital as required.

A suitable technical qualification is desirable and experience of similar work would be an advantage.You will need to be a good communicator as you will be dealing with older patients, some with visual impairment. The successful applicant will be asked to work independently and as part of the wider team and to able to provide supervision and training to junior members of the team.

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.

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include: Helping to train and supervisetrainee Ophthalmic imagers Visual field measurements Disc imaging OCT, FFA/ICG Slit lamp photography as well as retina, anterior segment and external eye imaging including video.

Some management activity, including contribution to departmental policies and procedures will be expected.

As there will be a requirement for off-site working, an ability to drive would be desirable. The position is for 37.5 hours per week, usually worked over 4 days.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Science A Level or equivalent experience
• Significant experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging to degree level equivalent
• A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
• Detailed knowledge of the Visual pathway and how it relates to visual fields defects in different pathologies
• Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser
• Should be proficient, certificated and confident in the imaging of patient's Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for fluorescein angiography, Indocyanine Green angiography and retinal photography.
• Good, clear communication in order to explain tests to patients who may be hard of hearing or where there are barriers to understanding
• Methodical approach to tasks as intense concentration for long periods of time is required
• Excellent hand/eye dexterity to be able to make fine adjustments to imaging equipment / apparatus
• Work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets
• Able to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces
• Ability to perform various imagery in dimly lit and dark environments
• Good level of corrected vision to enable the determination of whether an image is clear and sharply focussed

Desirable

• Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
• Management Experience
• The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
• Teaching experience
• Experience of using image manipulation and graphics software

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Communication
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Change management
• Coordination
• Data entry
• Interpersonal skills
• General IT skills
• Organisational skills
• People management
• Working under pressure
• Motivational
• Facilitation skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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