South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmic Photographer
The closing date is 16 March 2026
There are so many reasons to join ourOphthalmologyteam at STSFT. Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lotsof exciting things going on. Work on our new Eye Hospital in Sunderland isunderway, with plans to move into our new home in early 2026. The new hospitalmeans Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eyehospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, bothregionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.
We also never stay still when itcomes to discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialisteye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a keypart of our work. If you share our vision for 'excellence in all that we do',wed love you to join us!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic qualified Ophthalmic Photographer to join the dedicatedImaging team. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be essential in providing high quality diagnostic services to assist clinicians to diagnose, monitor and treat complex eye conditions. As technology has advanced and the imaging service is expanding this is a rare opportunity to join a knowledgeableand technically skilled team. The right individual will thrive in an environment which facilitates extensive learning and development.
Main duties of the job
Thisrole will provide comprehensive diagnostic services across the Ophthalmologyservice as part of the imaging team. We are looking for a highly motivated,dynamic, enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in learning anddeveloping. You should hold a degree level qualification in ClinicalPhotography/Ophthalmic Imaging or equivalent experience.
We are a very busy, faced paced service so you should be ableto work calmly and confidently under pressure.
Youshould be technically minded, show a keen attention to detail and demonstrate astrong commitment to high standards of patient care. You should have a passionfor patient-centred care and demonstrate behaviours that reflect our trustvalues.
Youwill work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team, e.g.photographers, clinicians, and nurses. You should have experience and skills inteamwork and be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part ofa team.
The Ophthalmology Directorate, within whichthis post is based overall comprises 282 staff from a diverse set ofprofessional backgrounds working into a number of sub specialities including:Cataract Treatment Centre, Theatres, Diabetic Retinal Screening, Eye EmergencyDepartment, Macular, Paediatrics, Optometry and Orthoptists who provide a rangeof services within the inpatient and outpatient settings.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, wemay withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
* To provide expert imaging services that are essential for the accurate diagnosis,treatment, and ongoing management of various ophthalmic conditions.
* To make critical judgements about how best to produce the appropriate images for thebenefit of the clinical staff and patients, based on a good understanding of the anatomyof the eye and common ophthalmic conditions.
* Responsible for ensuring the highest quality of images through precise operation andmaintenance of imaging devices such as fundus cameras, optical coherencetomography (OCT), and photo slit-lamp cameras.
* To participate in clinical trials, completing the necessary certifications with the variousclinical trial reading centres.
* To provide day-to-day supervision to the Ophthalmic Imaging technicians.
* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance the service and improve patientoutcomes.
* To utilise advanced imaging techniques and specialised equipment to capture detailedimages of the eye's structures, including the retina, cornea, and optic nerve.
* To be mindful of patients limitations and physical constraints and adjust wherenecessary to enable imaging to be acquired.
* To provide a professional, efficient clinical and non-clinical service ensuring a hightechnical standard for the purposes of clinical record, teaching and research.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous clinical photography experience.
* Experience working within an ophthalmic photography department.
* Knowledge of IT systems, including HeyEx and Medisight.
Physical Skills
* Ability to sit and stand in a restricted position.
* Good hand-eye coordination.
* Requirement for speed and accuracy.
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role,
* working across multiple Trust sites.
Knowledge & Skills
* Detailed knowledge of all specialised clinical photography procedures and policies and legislation.
* Knowledge of ophthalmic imaging modalities
* Good team-working skills.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Thorough knowledge of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and how best to image them.
* Experience of ophthalmic imaging techniques.
Qualifications
* Degree in Photography or equivalent qualification.
* Post-graduate qualification in Ophthalmic Imaging.
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.
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a year2026/27 pay award pending (£32,073-£39,043)
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