Job summary
This role will be working within the Ophthalmic Imaging & Diagnostics department at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. The department supports all sub specialties within Ophthalmology by carrying out a number of different imaging services which are used to help measure, diagnose, monitor and treat patients' eye conditions. The Ophthalmic Imaging department is undergoing a period of development and expansion to meet the needs of our patients and service users, including the implementation of various virtual clinics across various sites within the Manchester area.
We are seeking exceptional candidates to work as part of the team to provide a comprehensive imaging service at the highest standard. This is a great opportunity for Ophthalmic Science Practitioners to gain experience in all these areas in a stimulating environment with high levels of support from an experienced and committed team of professionals.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Ophthalmic Imaging team to provide high quality imaging service to all patients using a wide range of ophthalmic imaging techniques including:
UWF Imaging
Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Humphrey Visual Field Testing
Goldmann Visual Field Testing
Visual Acuity Testing
Patient History Taking
Eye drops instillation
Fundus Fluorescein Angiography
Indocyanine Green Angiography
Intraocular Pressure Measuring (GAT and iCare)
Anterior Segment OCT
Anterior Segment Imaging
Topography
Administration tasks
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (Science based degree desirable but not essential) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further Ophthalmic Course qualifications and certificates
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmic setting
- Knowledge of OCT/OCTA
- Knowledge of Visual Fields (Humphrey and Goldmann)
- Strong knowledge of Ophthalmic Anatomy
- Extensive knowledge of Ophthalmic Imaging capture techniques.
- Ability to deal with difficult and sometimes stressful situations
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmic Imaging Department
- Experience of various techniques
- Knowledge of Optical Coherence Tomography
- Knowledge of FFA/ICG Angiography
Skills
Essential
- Strong Team-work skills
- Ability to manage junior members of staff (AOSPs)
- Ability to work with sometimes challenging and difficult patients
Desirable
- Two years minimum experience within a diagnostic dept
Personality
Essential
- Self Motivation
- Strong work ethic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 6 qualification (Science based degree desirable but not essential) or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Further Ophthalmic Course qualifications and certificates
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmic setting
- Knowledge of OCT/OCTA
- Knowledge of Visual Fields (Humphrey and Goldmann)
- Strong knowledge of Ophthalmic Anatomy
- Extensive knowledge of Ophthalmic Imaging capture techniques.
- Ability to deal with difficult and sometimes stressful situations
- Strong communication skills
Desirable
- Previous experience within an Ophthalmic Imaging Department
- Experience of various techniques
- Knowledge of Optical Coherence Tomography
- Knowledge of FFA/ICG Angiography
Skills
Essential
- Strong Team-work skills
- Ability to manage junior members of staff (AOSPs)
- Ability to work with sometimes challenging and difficult patients
Desirable
- Two years minimum experience within a diagnostic dept
Personality
Essential
- Self Motivation
- Strong work ethic
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.
