Job summary
To be part of the Ophthalmic Imaging team and assist with delivering Ophthalmic imaging clinics at Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community hospitals. The post holder will be required to assist routine ophthalmic imaging duties on a bank basis. They will be expected to ensure the quality of the service is maintained and guarantee all imaging is to a high standard by assisting imagers and clinicians in their decision-making process.

Main duties of the job
To assist with Ophthalmic imaging across Ophthalmic imaging clinics at Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community hospitals.

About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

• Candidate must be currently undertaking BCs (Hons) Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) PTP course at the University of Gloucestershire.
• Previous experience in the Ophthalmic imaging clinics undertaking the following modalities: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fundus Photography, Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Imaging (cSLO), Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A), Visual Field Testing
• Good working knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to capture accurate images and data.
• Good all round knowledge of ophthalmic disease and associated pathology. A good understanding of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Trust-wide, external stakeholders and with patients in a professional manner.
• Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills including the use of diagnostic equipment i.e. fundus cameras, OCT and other ophthalmic imaging instruments in the direct examination of patients eyes.
• To be able to use, under supervision, equipment such as Topcon and Heidelberg Spectralis OCT machines, and Visual field devices to obtain digital imaging to facilitate in the record-keeping, assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of retinal/ocular pathologies.
• To recognise when OCT is not acceptable or appropriate to attempt on certain patients.
• To understand the data management, archiving and exporting of data from the fundus camera, OCT machines, and HFAs.
• To be able to discriminate between high and low quality OCT scans and understand the correct procedure for reporting faults.
• Good IT skills, including experience of Windows-based software, capture and review software for diagnostic purposes and competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of recommended good practice.
• Ability to respond flexibly, resourcefully and autonomously in unplanned or unforeseen situations, e.g. when equipment fails in clinics, whilst maintaining a calm environment for patients.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Enrolled on the BCs (hons) Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) PTP

Experience
Essential

• Experience in an Ophthalmic Imaging clinic or placement setting

Knowledge
Essential

• Competence in digital ophthalmic imaging in modalities including but not limited to OCT, Visual fields, retinal photography & cSLO imaging

Personal Attributes
Desirable

• Detailed knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to capture accurate images and data.

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 contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of OVS, Scott Vallance, scott.vallance@nhs.net, 03004222037.