Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Lead Ophthalmology Technician

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Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To work effectively in a team to provide an efficient, reliable and high quality imaging service to all patients and service users at the diagnostic hubs Wood Green and Finchley Memorial Hospital

Provide support and mentorship for less experienced staff.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6924183

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Finchley Memorial Hospital.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences.

Desirable

  • Registered with the AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of imaging
  • Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
  • Fluorescein angiography/ICG imaging experience

Desirable

  • Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue and Zeiss

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, particularly to patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
  • Capable of performing complex ophthalmic imaging tasks without supervision.
  • Competent in IT skills

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Team player
  • Pleasant reassuring manner
  • Work on own initiative
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences.

Desirable

  • Registered with the AHCS

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of imaging
  • Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
  • Fluorescein angiography/ICG imaging experience

Desirable

  • Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue and Zeiss

Skills/abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills, particularly to patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
  • Capable of performing complex ophthalmic imaging tasks without supervision.
  • Competent in IT skills

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Team player
  • Pleasant reassuring manner
  • Work on own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ophthalmology Service Manager

Anila Nair

anila.nair@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6924183

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC)

Granville Road

Finchley

N12 0JE


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