Ophthalmic Imaging Technician | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	21 Ionawr 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Chwefror 2026
Lleoliad:	Scarborough, YO12 6QL
Cwmni:	York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7712701/419-7653045-OIT-CSD

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The Ophthalmic Imaging team at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals is looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is passionate about Ophthalmic Imaging, to join our East Coast service. The post holder will deliver high standards of patient care at Scarborough Hospital, Bridlington Hospital and Malton Hospital.

Scarborough Hospital is entering an exciting period of growth with a brand-new Ophthalmology department currently in the planning stage for Scarborough site.

We are looking to recruit for a full time, permanent position.

This is an exciting opportunity where the postholder will be essential in taking high quality diagnostic tests which help Clinicians to diagnose, monitor and treat Ophthalmic conditions.

The post-holder will be a key stakeholder in the future development in ophthalmology services.

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at one of our East Coast sites. By submitting your application you acknowledge that no remote interviews will be offered.

The core duties of an Ophthalmic Imaging Technician are to take the most Clinically useful OCT scans and fundus photographs using specialist equipment.

There may also be a requirement for the post holder to undertake biometry, visual fields, visual acuity and instil dilating eye drops.

Experience in general photography, fundus photography and OCT scans is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Proficiency in using Heidelberg Spectralis, Kowa and Optos is desirable.

We are a very busy, fast paced service so you should be able to work calmly and confidently under pressure.

You should be technically minded, show a keen attention to detail and demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards of patient care. You should have a passion for patient-centred care, and kindness that reflects our Trust's values.

You will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team e.g. Photographers, Clinicians and Nurses. You should have experience and skills in teamwork and be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

If you are an organised and efficient individual who has a keen interest in Ophthalmic Imaging, technology within Healthcare & pathology and anatomy of the eye, then this could be the job you have been looking for.

For more information about our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.


Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.


Working for the Trust


Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.


Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.


As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.


Armed Forces Friendly Employer


We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.



This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026

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