Job summary
OPHTHALMIC IMAGER
OPHTHALMOLOGY OUTPATIENTS DEPARTMENT
Band 3 Ophthalmic Imager
The award winning Ophthalmology Outpatient Department has vacancies for friendly, enthusiastic and caring Senior Imaging technicians to join our dedicated team of professionals.
Ophthalmic imagers seeking promotion and the opportunity to expand their clinical and managerial skills within a fast paced ophthalmology setting, will be challenged to develop and learn new skills to enable you to deliver high quality patient care.
The post holder will be based at the Hull University Teaching Hospitals, Ophthalmology Outpatients and East Riding Community Hospital based in Beverley, and will be expected to travel for further cross site working.
Main duties of the job
This interesting and challenging role would suit someone with previous diagnostic imaging experience who is keen to develop their knowledge skills to deliver a high quality patient focused imaging service to patients
You will be supported to develop your skills and knowledge to perform a range of diagnostic imaging procedures including retinal angiography, wide field fundus imaging and anterior segment imaging using sophisticated technology.
Candidates should be caring and committed to providing high quality patient focused care.
To expand pre-existing knowledge and experience, the Ophthalmic Imaging team supports growth and professional development.
Previous imaging experience is essential.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Regarding the above-mentioned position, please note that the group has introduced a new standardised template for all job descriptions. I've attached the new template for your reference. Could you please revise the attached JD accordingly and send it back to me at your earliest convenience? By doing this we will be able to advertise your vacancy swiftly.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Regarding the above-mentioned position, please note that the group has introduced a new standardised template for all job descriptions. I've attached the new template for your reference. Could you please revise the attached JD accordingly and send it back to me at your earliest convenience? By doing this we will be able to advertise your vacancy swiftly.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Imaging qualification.
- Ophthalmic qualification.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience at band 2 Technician level.
- Excellent computer skills including word processing and use of database
- Basic knowledge and understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
Desirable
- Experience in using digital photographic techniques
- Retinal and Anterior segment photography experience.
- Able to undertake Retinal Fluorescein Angiography and anterior segment photographic techniques
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Imaging qualification.
- Ophthalmic qualification.
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience at band 2 Technician level.
- Excellent computer skills including word processing and use of database
- Basic knowledge and understanding of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology and disease processes.
Desirable
- Experience in using digital photographic techniques
- Retinal and Anterior segment photography experience.
- Able to undertake Retinal Fluorescein Angiography and anterior segment photographic techniques
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Confident, approachable and of a cheerful disposition
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible approach to work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication 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).
