Senior Ophthalmic Photographer
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR29HP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9155-OPAHP-0225-02 |
Summary
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE. To provide expert imaging services that are essential for the accurate diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of various ophthalmic conditions. Assist with the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources to provide a service which reflects the highest standard of clinical effectiveness and patient care. To make critical judgements about how best to produce the appropriate images for the benefit of the clinical staff and patients, based on a good understanding of the anatomy of the eye and various ophthalmic conditions. Responsible for ensuring the highest quality of images through precise operation and maintenance of imaging devices such as fundus cameras, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and photo slit-lamp cameras. To utilise advanced imaging techniques and specialised equipment to capture detailed images of the eye's structures, including the retina, cornea, and optic nerve. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance the service and improve patient outcomes. To provide valuable clinical imaging/ information that will be used for virtual evaluation of patients and planning of the patients care pathway. To lead on various specialist service areas within the department, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to effectively manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team e.g. clinical research. To provide day-to-day supervision to the Ophthalmic Photographers and other Multidisciplinary staff in the department. To act as an assessor/mentor to Ophthalmic imaging technicians, contributing to the development and delivery of specific training programmes. To assess the urgency of a referral and escalate to the relevant clinical specialist if required. To be mindful of patients limitations and physical constraints and make adjustments where necessary to enable imaging to be acquired. To provide a professional, efficient clinical and non-clinical service ensuring a high technical standard for the purposes of clinical record, teaching and research.