Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Medical Ophthalmic Photographer with management and IT experience, who is looking to expand and develop their skills to the next level.
We are looking for a dynamic and organized individual, with excellent communication skills, proven leadership and the ability to motivate staff, to join our team at the Western Eye Hospital. The job is varied, demanding and requires stamina, drive and determination.
The Western Eye Hospital forms part of the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, an Academic Health Sciences Centre which is one of the capital's most attractive and vibrant Healthcare providers. The Western Eye provides a comprehensive range of specialist ophthalmic facilities across sites and community/hubs services and is equipped with the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.
The Western Eye Hospital is developing robust quality and governance practices. The successful candidate will oversee photographers and imaging team. Please refer to JD and job aims specification of the role.
The role will include developing the staff and services within ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for leading the Ophthalmic imaging team
- Manages and supports the Lead Photographer in order to lead the team of photographers and ophthalmic imaging technicians
- Ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations.
- Supports digital transformation in Ophthalmology
- Work with a commitment to improve patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals.
- Assess and advise on ophthalmic practice related to Imaging IT Systems to ensure high quality diagnostic images are available for the treatment and management of patients.
- Participate in the identification and evaluation of new diagnostic modalities or Imaging IT equipment or as part of the selection and procurement process.
- Be the key link between Imaging, Information and Communication Technology Directorate and both internal and external users.
- To assist in the provision of an efficient Imaging service.
- To provide day to day management of the Imaging IT Systems.
- To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
- To lead on the digital transformation across the Ophthalmology Directorate
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Photography Qualification with clinical Ophthalmic Photographer experience of at least 5 years' experience
- Academy for HealthCare Science registration
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Has experience using Cerner/medisoft/medisight
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a line management role within ophthalmic photography eg. Section team leader/senior photographer
- Extensive experience post qualification as a photographer.(At least 5 years)
- Wide range of photography and non-clinical photography skills and knowledge.
- Able to work unsupervised
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience in ophthalmic imaging techniques
- Experience of providing IT training and production of User Guides
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Data collation, interpretation and presentation
- High level of computer literacy including, databases, PACS, PAS, OCS or equivalent systems
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of providing IT training and production of User Guides
- Ability to identify the need for and to develop policy to support the operation of complex IT systems
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Photography Qualification with clinical Ophthalmic Photographer experience of at least 5 years' experience
- Academy for HealthCare Science registration
- Portfolio demonstrating ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification
- Has experience using Cerner/medisoft/medisight
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a line management role within ophthalmic photography eg. Section team leader/senior photographer
- Extensive experience post qualification as a photographer.(At least 5 years)
- Wide range of photography and non-clinical photography skills and knowledge.
- Able to work unsupervised
- Experience of systems, maintenance and support within a clinical environment.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Experience in ophthalmic imaging techniques
- Experience of providing IT training and production of User Guides
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Data collation, interpretation and presentation
- High level of computer literacy including, databases, PACS, PAS, OCS or equivalent systems
- Ability to cope with work pressures and manage time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of providing IT training and production of User Guides
- Ability to identify the need for and to develop policy to support the operation of complex IT systems
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).
