Senior Imaging Technician | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,970.00- £36,483.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6623284/188-CL140824a |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
This is a chance to join an exciting and growing department of 25 imagers. Candidates should be enthusiastic and prepared to work in a busy environment with a flexible approach to working hours as some evening and weekend work will be included as well as working in our cross-site locations including Lymington Hospital as required.
A suitable technical qualification is desirable and experience of similar work would be an advantage.
You will need to be a good communicator as you will be dealing with older patients, some with visual impairment. The successful applicant will be asked to work independently and as part of the wider team and to able to provide supervision and training to junior members of the team.
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.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Duties will include:
• Helping to train and supervise
trainee Ophthalmic imagers
• Visual field measurements
• Disc imaging
• OCT, FFA/ICG
• Slit lamp photography as well as retina, anterior segment and external eye imaging including video.
Some management activity, including contribution to departmental policies and procedures will be expected.
As there will be a requirement for off-site working, an ability to drive would be desirable. The position is for 37.5 hours per week, usually worked over 4 days.
This advert closes on Friday 20 Sep 2024