Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

The award winning Ophthalmology Outpatient department at HRI is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our expanding Imaging team.

This interesting and challenging role involves performing visual acuity and diagnostic ophthalmic imaging on patients presenting with a variety of eye conditions.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment with an opportunity for professional development.

Candidates should be caring, enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a large team dedicated to providing a high quality patient focused care

Previous healthcare and/or imaging experience would be an advantage but not essential as full induction and training will be provided.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7160809

Job locations

HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE level
  • Willingness to develop and acquire new skills

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communication well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Keyboard skills
  • Candidate will be expected to maintain knowledge by attending courses/training as required.
  • Customer care experience
  • Ability to follow detailed guidelines

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Experience in Healthcare or Ophthalmic setting.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Flexible approach to work
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to at least GCSE level
  • Willingness to develop and acquire new skills

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communication well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Keyboard skills
  • Candidate will be expected to maintain knowledge by attending courses/training as required.
  • Customer care experience
  • Ability to follow detailed guidelines

Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Experience in Healthcare or Ophthalmic setting.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Flexible approach to work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialist Ophthalmic Imaging lead

Helen Hobman

H.Hobman@nhs.net

01482816655

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year PRO RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7160809

Job locations

HRI

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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