Ophthalmic Imaging Co-ordinator and Trainer

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: Work as an Ophthalmic Assistant providing a clinical support service to the North Devon Ophthalmology/Eye Service. To provide clinical leadership for the imaging aspect of the Ophthalmology service, supporting Clinicians and Ophthalmic Assistants in the delivery of clinics. The post holder will be responsible for providing imaging training and competency sign-off for new staff who undertake imaging within the Ophthalmology service To provide ongoing training and support non-invasive diagnostic imaging services.

Be first point of contact regarding imaging equipment issues. Liaise with other departments both within and outside the Trust regarding the imaging service (i.e. IT, EBME, equipment suppliers etc.). Provide a variety of diagnostic ophthalmic medical imaging following achievement of local competencies.

Diagnostic imaging includes ocular coherence tomography, digital imaging anterior and posterior, fundus fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, corneal tomography, use of hand-held cameras, slit-lamp camera and other ophthalmic imaging equipment. Provide training and supervision for ophthalmic imaging techniques for junior assistants and other members of the ophthalmic multi-disciplinary team across multiple sites. Obtain visual acuity using Logmar. Work under the department standard operating procedure to instil dilating drops required for the ophthalmic imaging service Support junior staff develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service The post holder will assist with the coordination and rostering of imagers and ophthalmic assistants ensuring appropriate staffing of clinics at NDDH and community hospital locations including South Molton and Bideford.

To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other locations as appropriate as directed by the line manager. As services evolve changes to working patterns may be required. To provide a specialist diagnostic imaging and clinical investigation service to patients of all ages who have diseases of the eye and visual system. To use and develop effective communication and motivational skills with patients and carers to gain their cooperation and ensure maximum understanding of the examination Be part of a multidisciplinary team based at NDDH however also providing services in other hospital settings Provide supervision, training and support to junior staff and students.

To comply with organisational and departmental policies and procedures. Participate in clinical governance activities e.g. audit, research and service reviews. Maintain an up to date knowledge of all areas of clinical practice using a variety of CPD methods and to maintain a CPD portfolio.

Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.