Ophthalmic Imaging Technician-Ophthalmology
East and North Herts NHS Trust
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Job summary
We are recruiting three Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
To work within the Ophthalmology multidisciplinary team to deliver a comprehensive range of core ophthalmic diagnostic services to the highest standards of quality and care.
Previous photographic and/or diagnostic imaging experience is desirable. Full in-house training will be provided, and the post holder must undertake to work towards competencies in a variety of Ophthalmic diagnostic modalities.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary,subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 and a maximum payment of £2,011.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
Performing diagnostic imaging and contributing to the assessment of patients attending the ENHT Ophthalmology department.
Working without direct supervision to provide a high-quality technical service of ophthalmic diagnostic testing and imaging for both adults and paediatrics, under the direction of the Senior Ophthalmic Imaging Technician.
Provide a variety of diagnostic ophthalmic imaging following achievement of local competences.
Diagnostic imaging includes visual acuity, ocular coherence tomography (OCT), widefield digital retinal imaging- anterior and posterior images and fundus autofluorescence (FAF).
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
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The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
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New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
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Hertford County, Hertford
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Date posted
08 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, Plus 5% High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
361-6447778
Job locations
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
Hertford
SG14 1LP
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Herts NHS Trust
Address
Hertford County Hospital
North Road
Hertford
SG14 1LP
Employer's website
https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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