Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is based in at the City Road site, however following supervision and training will be required to work across other sites as the need arises.

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, enthusiastic and committed to bringing the highest level of ophthalmic care to people, reflected in our Trusts core belief that Peoples sight matters.

THE POST

To work effectively in a team to provide an efficient, reliable and high-quality imaging service to all patients and service users at MEH NHS Foundation Trust.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES

1 - Provide diagnostic imaging services across Moorfields including the Trusts satellite clinics, private patients and Richard Desmond Childrens Eye Centre.

2 - Undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.

3 - Making judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging)

4 - Well-developed physical skills to fulfil duties to capture high quality images during angiography.

5 - Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.

6 - Perform imaging of the external eye and ocular adnexa.

7 - Perform slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical strains as appropriate.

8 - Ensure medical imaging equipment is in good working condition and ready for use.

9 - Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly technical imaging equipment such as:

• Spectral Domain and Swept Source OCT Scanners, ie., Topcon, Heidelberg Spectralis, Optovue, Zeiss, CASIA OCT scanners
• Topcon Retinal Imaging
• Heidelberg and Optos auto-fluorescence systems.
• Optos/ Clarus Widefield Imaging Cameras
• Vectra 3D imaging system
• Photo Slit Lamp imaging
• Humphey and Octopus Visual fields scanner
• Pentacam scanner

10 - To carry out simple calibration and maintenance of equipment.

11 - Participate in regular equipment testing and record and monitor the frequency of the tests being carried out. In case of equipment malfunction / breakdown should be reported to EBME.

12 - Ensure good communication with patients regarding their Imaging investigations.

13 - Follow established departmental Standard Operating Procedures, protocols, policies and will be guided good practice when performing Imaging tasks.

14 - Working with the Head of department support the development of SOPs and challenge current practice as technology and techniques develop.

15 - Participate in departmental teaching and mandatory training sessions including instillation of drops.

16 - Provide training and supervision for junior staff.

17 - Make departmental representation when requested by senior managers.

18 - Continuously review and assess your work so that you maintain and improve the quality of the imaging performed.

19 - Plan and prioritise your own workload; ensuring targets are met in a timely manner.

20 - Identify the knowledge, skills and experience needed for successful professional and personal development.

21 - Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging.

22 - Assist medical staff in downloading clinical images and assist with the reception desk.

23 - Help with printing clinical images when necessary.

There is a frequent requirement for sitting in a restricted position for a substantial proportion of the working time whilst performing imaging tasks that require frequent intense concentration and patience.

This role will require frequent requirement for intense concentration.

In incidents of adverse reactions to fluorescein or other intravenous imaging agents, there may be occasional exposure to distressing circumstances and highly unpleasant working conditions.

You may be assigned to different imaging clinics as instructed by the Head or by a senior member of staff. Medical Imaging operates a rotation system so that every staff get opportunities to learn and develop their skills in the use of imaging modalities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Over two years of imaging experience
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
• Fluorescein angiography/ICG imaging experience

Desirable

• Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue and Zeiss

Skills

Essential

• Capable of performing complex ophthalmic imaging tasks without supervision.
• IT Skills
• Good communication skills, particularly to patients regarding their Imaging investigations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences.

Desirable

• Registered with the AHCS

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)