Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Ophthalmology
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 15 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-SCL160326
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- University Hospital Southampton
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Yn cau
- 10/04/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Vision scientist (Electro-Diagnostics)
Band 7
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A unique opportunity has arisen for a part-time (15 hours) Band 7 Clinical Scientist to train and work in the Visual Electrodiagnostic (EDT) Department at Southampton the Eye Unit. This post involves supporting a highly specialised diagnostic service for complex ophthalmic, neurology and oncology paediatric and adult patients. The EDT department provides a regional service for the south of the UK and Channel Islands. You will be involved in the electro-diagnostic recording, interpreting and diagnosing of a wide range of conditions. You will be accountable to the consultant clinical vision scientist and head orthoptist. You will be an important and integral part of the clinical team in the Eye Unit.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
You will have a background in visual, biomedical or neurosciences to a postgraduate level. You must be registered with the HCPC and have experience working within ophthalmology or neurosciences. You will need a broad knowledge of ophthalmic, neurological and genetic conditions and a demonstrable experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Experience in working with patients of all ages and abilities, including babies and patients with additional needs, is essential.
The job primarily involves supporting the consultant clinical scientist in running the Electrodiagnostic (EDT) service by recording, interpreting and preparing diagnostic reports. After gaining experience, you will be running EDT clinics independently, firstly adult clinics and then eventually paediatric clinics.
There is the opportunity to develop and conduct research projects and to participate in audit and service development programmes. You will also supervise the Band 3 EDT assistants and be involved in their training. Being a specialist centre, the EDT department has numerous visiting doctors, scientists and healthcare practitioners and you will be involved in their training and education.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc – ophthalmic/orthoptic/nursing/biomedical science
- MSc in vision/ophthalmic sciences
- Registered with HCPC
- Experience working clinically within ophthalmology or neurosciences
- Experience assessing adults, babies and children including those with additional needs
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-professional environment
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of neurological and ophthalmological conditions, and their associated risk factors
- Experience of assessing eye movement systems
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act), including good visual acuity, colour vision and vision in reduced illumination, ability to sit for prolonged periods, good hand-eye dexterity
Meini prawf dymunol
- PhD in vision/ophthalmic sciences or capacity and willingness to work towards this
- Experience as a supervisor
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience in using EDT equipment
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Fatima Shawkat
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Clinical Scientist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 023 8120 4789
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector





