Ophthalmic Imaging Technician

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity to join our Ophthalmic Imaging Team as a Band 3 Ophthalmic Technician.Ophthalmic Imaging sits within Ophthalmology Outpatients, we are part of a multi-disciplinary team including Nursing, Optometry, Orthoptists and Clinicians.Candidates should have a commitment to supporting the directorate in providing high quality patient care and diagnostic imaging for patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions.The post is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital but will be required to cover clinics across the Health Board on a rotational basis.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work as part of a team of Imaging Technicians, Associate Practitioners and Ophthalmic Photographers to provide an imaging service for all specialities within the Ophthalmology DirectorateWorking within Ophthalmology Outpatients alongside the Ophthalmology Multidisciplinary Team, the main duties are to undertake a range of routine ophthalmic tests including Optical Coherence Tomography, widefield retinal imaging, visual acuity tests, visual fields and intra ocular pressure measurement.Band 3 Ophthalmic Imaging Technicians undertake routine OCT and widefield imaging.The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and have excellent communication skills, employing empathy and tact with patients, relatives and fellow staff alike.Working for our organisationAneurin 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Education/QualificationsEssential criteriaNVQ 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience within Ophthalmology.Knowledge and experienceEssential criteriaCurrent or previous experience working in healthcare or NHS. Evidence of technical experience working within Ophthalmology.Knowledge and ExperienceEssential criteriaComputer literate to a good standard.Desirable criteriaAn understanding of how imaging software and databases work. An understanding of basic photographic principles – lighting and focus.Experience in a range of a routine ophthalmic imaging.