The post holder will support the Ophthalmic Imaging team for the provision and overall smooth running of our clinical services. They will have responsibility for performing and training staff in all imaging tests and procedures including Ophthalmic Ultrasound.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive angiography, imaging and photography service to Bristol Eye Hospital. They should be able to prioritise and plan their own workload and have the ability to work independently as well as working closely and supervising other members of the team. The post holder will support the Heads of Department (HODs) with the management of the department.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

You will be performing and training staff on the following clinical care duties (this list is not exhaustive and will change with the service in line with developing competency frameworks):

FFA and ICG

OCT, OCT-A and fundus photography including widefield

Anterior Segment Imaging (Topography, OCT, Slit lamp photography)

Research Imaging including the Topcon TRC 50DX fundus camera

Ophthalmic Ultrasound including Ultrasound Bio-microscopy

Leadership and management

To support clinical research, audit and teaching activities as required.

Act as a deputy and support to the Head of Ophthalmic Imaging

Participate in department and subspecialty meetings as required and contribute to service innovation and development.

Assist with the departmental staff allocation, ensuring all clinics are covered as required.

Communicate with relevant departments to facilitate training in imaging techniques, coordinating this training and being involved with sign off as appropriate.

Have knowledge of department and Trust policies including annual leave, sickness, absence and recruitment

Assist heads of department with recruitment, absence reporting, appraisals, 1:1's

Be a point of contact to other members of staff as appropriate, both professionally and personally as required.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Extensive working knowledge of ophthalmic imaging procedures and techniques
• Experience of learning new systems
• Current working knowledge of general medical/ ophthalmic conditions, equipment and techniques
• Experience of ophthalmic imaging research protocols

Desirable

• Experience and / or knowledge of ophthalmic ultrasound
• Experience of management or providing management support
• Experience of deputising to departmental manager

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Extensive experience in an ophthalmic and vision science imaging role

Desirable

• Educated to degree level preferably in a bio-medical science
• Masters degree or equivalent in a bio-medical science

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Competent in a wide range of ophthalmic imaging modalities with high level of accuracy and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Good communication skills / managing relationships
• Planning and organisation skills
• Excellent computer skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to act within procedures or make judgments outside set procedures
• Competent to make independent decisions
• Understand the critical importance of confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to travel between different working locations and weekend working if required

Desirable

• Ability to deal with difficult situations

Aptitudes

Essential

• Empathetic manner with patients and staff
• Supportive
• Innovative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Eye Hospital

Lower Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS1 2LX

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