Job summary
- Main area
- Vision Science
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DC-7174156
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £35,964 - £43,780 per annum, incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Moorfields' Ophthalmic Vision Science (OVS) Practitioner team within the Medical Imaging and Ultrasound Department. The post holder will work at City Road and other sites as required providing the diagnostic imaging for services across Moorfields.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide diagnostic imaging services across Moorfields’ including the Trust’s satellite clinics, private patients and other sites as necessary.
2. To undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.
3. To make judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging) across all ages and with a wide variety of eye conditions
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- To provide diagnostic imaging for services across Moorfields’ including the Trust’s satellite clinics, private patients and other sites as required.
- To undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.
- To make judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging).
- Well-developed physical skills to fulfil duties to capture high quality images during angiography.
- Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.
- Perform imaging of the external eye and ocular adnexal.
- Perform slit lamp imaging of anterior segment of the eye using tropical strains as appropriate.
- Ensure medical imaging equipment is in good working condition and ready for use.
- Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly technical imaging equipment.
- To carry out simple calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Participate in regular equipment testing and record and monitor the frequency of the tests being carried out. In case of equipment malfunction / breakdown should be reported to EBME.
- Ensure good communication with patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
- Follow established departmental Standard Operating Procedures, protocols, policies and will be guided good practice when performing Imaging tasks.
- Working with the Head of department support the development of SOPs and challenge current practice as technology and techniques develop.
- Participate in departmental teaching and mandatory training sessions including instillation of drops.
- Provide training and supervision for junior staff.
- Make departmental representation when requested by senior managers.
- Continuously review and assess your work so that you maintain and improve the quality of the imaging performed.
- Plan and prioritise your own workload; ensuring targets are met in a timely manner.
- Identify the knowledge, skills and experience needed for successful professional and personal development.
- Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging.
- Assist medical staff in downloading clinical images and assist with the reception desk.
- Help with printing clinical images when necessary.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences
- A minimum of 2 years ophthalmic imaging experience
Desirable criteria
- Registered with the AHCS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Over two years’ experience of imaging
- Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
- Fluorescein angiography/ICG imaging experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue and Zeiss
Skills/abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, particularly to patients regarding their Imaging investigations.
- Capable of performing complex ophthalmic imaging tasks without supervision
- Competent in IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Nattapon Boonarpha
- Job title
- Head of Imaging and Ultrasound
- Email address
- [email protected]
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