Ophthalmic Imaging Specialist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will provide skilled diagnostic imaging services to the ophthalmic imaging and outpatient teams for the provision and overall smooth running of our clinical services.

Main duties of the job

OCT acquisition using Heidelberg and Topcon imaging systems.
Fundus fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography using the Heidelberg and Optos imaging systems.
Fundus imaging using Kowa and Optos systems.
Anterior segment imaging using the Carleton Optical imaging system.
Administrative preparation for virtual imaging clinics.
Continually monitor and audit departmental workload.
Active participation in weekly image review meetings

About us

The Department of Ophthalmology sits within the Directorate of Medical Specialties at GSTT.

We provide the full spectrum of Ophthalmology sub-specialties, including large General, Cataract, Glaucoma, Medical Retina and Paediatric services for our local population. We also host the Medical Eye Unit, which receives referrals nationally, to manage patients with highly complex medical eye conditions.

Ophthalmology is delivered from the St Thomas' Hospital site. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different locations owned or served by the Trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

Date posted

06 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year pro rata incl. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-LIS9157

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities, please see job description and personal specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the roles and responsibilities, please see job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Graduate qualification (degree/masters) in Ophthalmic Science and Technology or equivalent
Specialist clinical experience to masters' level and or professional qualification

Desirable

To have City and Guilds 730(7) in adult education or equivalent /mentorship
experience in a role of ophthalmic technician/medical imaging

Previous knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of fundus photography, fluorescein angiography and indocyannine-green angiography
Experience in optical coherence tomography. In depth knowledge of a variety of retinal conditions
Proven detailed knowledge of a variety of ophthalmic conditions.

Desirable

Proven experience of anterior segment imaging
Experience of image management

Additional Information

Essential

Able to use own initiative
Ability to work autonomously
Good organisational skills and time management
Good communication skills
Work well under pressure

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Graduate qualification (degree/masters) in Ophthalmic Science and Technology or equivalent
Specialist clinical experience to masters' level and or professional qualification

Desirable

To have City and Guilds 730(7) in adult education or equivalent /mentorship
experience in a role of ophthalmic technician/medical imaging

Previous knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience of fundus photography, fluorescein angiography and indocyannine-green angiography
Experience in optical coherence tomography. In depth knowledge of a variety of retinal conditions
Proven detailed knowledge of a variety of ophthalmic conditions.

Desirable

Proven experience of anterior segment imaging
Experience of image management

Additional Information

Essential

Able to use own initiative
Ability to work autonomously
Good organisational skills and time management
Good communication skills
Work well under pressure

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