Ophthalmic Photographer | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Ophthalmic photographer to join our existing team of photographers working within the Eye Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.
The post will cover a wide range of ophthalmic imaging including optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus photography, corneal topography and angiography supporting the wide variety of speciality clinics that run within ophthalmology, such as Wet Aged Related Macular Degeneration (WARM), Glaucoma, Vitreo retina and Diabetic.
Whilst previous experience within an ophthalmic or healthcare setting would be beneficial, it is not essential as on job training will be provided. The post holder would need to have a good level of computer literacy and highly developed hand/eye co ordination to undertake the specialist imaging techniques used in ophthalmic photography.
This is a permanent position 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 long days, Monday to Saturday and is based in the Eye Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital. We also provide the Ophthalmic Photography Service at West Cornwall Hospital, Falmouth Hospital and Bodmin Hospital and therefore there maybe some travel to other hospital sites.A current full, clean driving licence and access to a car would be a requirement.
For further information please contact Faye Gibson, Head Orthoptist, Royal Cornwall Hospital. 01872 253287.
The post holder will work within the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust Ophthalmic Photography Department, supporting the Ophthalmology Service within Cornwall.
The post holder will be providing a complex, specialist, diagnostic imaging and clinical investigation service to patients of all ages suffering from diseases of the eye and visual system, this includes providing the reports and baseline evaluations for review by the ophthalmic clinicians.
After the necessary training and induction, the post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive imaging, photography and angiography service to the patients under the care of Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. This includes travel to community hospitals within the county.
Training and supervision of other healthcare professionals and junior staff maybe required.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa) that you may have at interview.
This advert closes on Monday 14 Oct 2024