To provide a comprehensive range of specialised ophthalmic imaging services as part of the ABUHB ophthalmic imaging team, supporting diagnosis, clinical assessment, documentation, education, publication, research, and medico-legal requirements.
To provide a wide range of specialist ophthalmic image photography, including but not exclusive to:
* FFA and ICGOCT & OCTAOptosCorneal TopographyStereo Imaging
* Fundal Photography, including autofluorescence
* Anterior Segment Photography
* Photography of the external eye and Ocular Adnexa (DSLR)
* To work without direct supervision providing a high quality service of diagnostic imaging for children and adult patients across a variety of sub-specialities
* Work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary teams
* The post holder will work within standard operating procedures, departmental guidelines and protocols, usually without direct supervision
* The post holder will work within a variety of ophthalmology clinics to meet the needs of the service
* Provides technical support where appropriate
* Supports the development of ophthalmic imaging service at large, including suggesting and implementing changes to policy and service
Main duties of the job
Undertake all elements of ophthalmic imaging. Contribute to service needs, adapt to service changes, and support the technical requirements and ongoing development of the service.
As part of the senior team, support, mentor, and train Associate Practitioners and Ophthalmic Technicians.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Experience
* Extensive experience undertaking all elements of specialist ophthalmic imaging
Experience
* Experience supporting a technical service
Experience
* Experience training and mentoring staff
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.
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