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Imaging Technician | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 15 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 Per annum - Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6156223/188-CLN0365 |
Summary
This is a chance to join an exciting and growing department of 28 imagers and to use some of the most up to date imaging equipment in the country.
Candidates should have some previous experience of imaging, ideally Ophthalmic, be enthusiastic and be prepared to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to working hours as some evening and weekend work will be included. Some working in our cross site locations including Lymington Hospital may be required to cover for sickness or leave
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Some previous Ophthalmic imaging would be desirable, but full training will be given with the opportunity to progress to using more advance
imaging techniques and instrumentation once competencies have been achieved.
The successful candidate will have had experience of working in a healthcare setting or working with people.
An interest or experience in photography or imaging would be helpful, but full training will be given.
You will need to be a good communicator as you will be dealing with mainly older patients, some with visual impairment.
The successful applicant will be asked to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a busy team.
They will be expected to carry out visual field assessments, OCTs using various different imaging instruments and platforms, as well as other imaging techniques as requested by coordinating senior imagers on the day, depending on experience.
There will be some teaching and supervision of more junior/less experienced imagers expected.
This advert closes on Friday 29 Mar 2024