Job summary
The Post holder will actively participate and manage the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive ophthalmic imaging service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology.
The post holder will act as a Clinical / Ophthalmic Photographer whom will provide a comprehensive range of photographic, video-graphic and technical services across a number of ophthalmic clinics for an aid/basis for diagnosis and teaching purposes
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is required to liaise with clinicians, general practitioners, health care professionals and support staff.
The post holder will be required to perform photographic and video procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience. You will also exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare/service role
- Experience of working well within a close team
- IT proficient
Desirable
- Experience within an ophthalmic or other patient focussed setting
- Experience within a photography or imaging setting
- Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
- Interest in Photography
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree level qualification or - equivalent working experience in a relevant science/arts/photography- based setting
Desirable
- A qualification in a relevant science or photography subject
- Certificate in Ophthalmic Photography or equivalent
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Willingness to mentor other members of the team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent standard of written communication skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service
- Ability to forward-think and be prepared, to aid the smooth running of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of privacy and dignity
- Proven leadership skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of working in a healthcare/service role
- Experience of working well within a close team
- IT proficient
Desirable
- Experience within an ophthalmic or other patient focussed setting
- Experience within a photography or imaging setting
- Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
- Interest in Photography
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree level qualification or - equivalent working experience in a relevant science/arts/photography- based setting
Desirable
- A qualification in a relevant science or photography subject
- Certificate in Ophthalmic Photography or equivalent
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Willingness to mentor other members of the team
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent standard of written communication skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service
- Ability to forward-think and be prepared, to aid the smooth running of the service
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of privacy and dignity
- Proven leadership skills
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.
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.
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).
