Ophthalmic Photographer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full time Ophthalmic Photographer to join our Imaging Team within a rapidly expanding and friendly Ophthalmology department.

The post holder will be responsible for providing a variety of detailed Ophthalmic Imaging for diagnosis across Mid Cheshire Hospital FT sites.Applicants must already demonstrate extensive skills in Ophthalmic Imaging or Medical Photography, which have been developed through another NHS Trust or via the completion of a progressive trainee ophthalmic photographer role at MCHT, or similar junior position within the NHS.You will demonstrate an enhanced level of decision making, and be able to take on a deputised role within the Imaging Team alongside the Senior Ophthalmic Photographer.

The post holder will be expected to communicate with a wide range of professionals, Consultants, Doctors, Orthoptic and nursing staff and patients/relatives, organising own workload to maintain an efficient and professional service.You will also maintain a CPD folder constructed from day-to-day activities, internal learning and external enrolment courses related to ophthalmology and photography in a medical setting.

Predominantly your place of work will be Victoria Infirmary Northwich (VIN). However, there will be times when imaging cover is required for Leighton Hospital, Crewe, for which you will be required to make your own transport arrangements to cover these clinics.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high quality imaging such as, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and advanced OCT-A imaging, Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA), Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) Visual Fields (Humphrey), Pentacam, Biometry and Facial photography on patients using appropriate equipment, explaining the procedure clearly to the patient/relative/carer and delivering results to the clinician for interpretation.

To provide a specialised colour fundus and anterior segment imaging service including high magnification, stereo and wide field protocols, including ultra-wide field imaging such as Optos/Clarus.

To be aware of any unusual test results and take appropriate action, making relevant decisions which may adjust medical requests accordingly to ensure images best represent the diagnosis and information required.

To ensure images are of a high quality to inform diagnosis and treatment of patients.

To perform Visual acuity tests using multiple forms of acuity charts as appropriate.

Involve patients, relatives / carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation.

To demonstrate advanced competency and expertise in using all technical equipment. As technology/equipment evolves the role will expand to include usage of new technologies - training will be provided where required.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.

We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post.