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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 36.75 hours per week
Job ref
272-7399006
Employer
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Town
Doncaster
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/10/2025 23:59

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Ophthalmic Photographer

Band 5

Job overview

The Post holder will actively participate and manage the effective and efficient maintenance of a comprehensive ophthalmic imaging service to the Directorate of Ophthalmology.

The post holder will act as a Clinical / Ophthalmic Photographer whom will provide a comprehensive range of photographic, video-graphic and technical services across a number of ophthalmic clinics for an aid/basis for diagnosis and teaching purposes

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate is required to liaise with clinicians, general practitioners, health care professionals and support staff.

The post holder will be required to perform photographic and video procedures of varying complexity, some of which require a high degree of skill and experience. You will also exercise autonomy within professional and managerial boundaries and will be required to verify and validate completed work.

Please see attached Job Description for more information. 

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. 

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. 

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. 

Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience within a health care setting
  • Photography experience
  • Working as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in ophthalmic imaging
  • Experience within an ophthalmic setting
  • Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging equipment
  • Ophthalmic pathology knowledge

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant science or photography related subject
  • A range of academic qualifications including Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further learning in imaging and/or Ophthalmology

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills within the team and with patients
  • Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
  • Willingness to mentor other members of the team
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the demands of the Ophthalmic service including cross site working
  • Ability to take a methodical approach which is accurate
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable knowledge of dealing with public/conflict
  • Proven management skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Race CodeVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mandy Tuffley
Job title
Lead Ophthalmic Photographer
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01302 644686
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