Job summary
The Post holder will actively participate and manage the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive ophthalmic imaging service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology.
The post holder will act as a Clinical / Ophthalmic Photographer whom will provide a comprehensive range of photographic, video-graphic and technical services across a number of ophthalmic clinics for an aid/basis for diagnosis and teaching purposes
Main duties of the job
Thesuccessfulcandidate is required to liaise with clinicians, general practitioners, health care professionals and support staff.
The post holder will be required to perform photographic and video procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience. You will alsoexercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
- Photography experience
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience in ophthalmic imaging
- Experience within an ophthalmic setting
- Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
- Ophthalmic pathology knowledge
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant science or photography related subject
- A range of academic qualifications including Maths and English
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning in imaging and/or Ophthalmology
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Willingness to mentor other members of the team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service including cross site working
- Ability to take a methodical approach which is accurate
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
- Proven management skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
- Photography experience
- Working as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience in ophthalmic imaging
- Experience within an ophthalmic setting
- Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
- Ophthalmic pathology knowledge
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant science or photography related subject
- A range of academic qualifications including Maths and English
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning in imaging and/or Ophthalmology
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Willingness to mentor other members of the team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service including cross site working
- Ability to take a methodical approach which is accurate
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
- Proven management 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).
