Band 5 Ophthalmic Science Practitioner

My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast is currently seeking a Full-Time Ophthalmic Science Practitioner.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Pay: £15.33 per hour

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post-holder will work as an integral member of multi-disciplinary ophthalmology team and will be responsible for providing ophthalmic diagnostic and imaging services.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing ophthalmic diagnostic and imaging services to include the following image capture and testing procedures:

• Colour Retinal Fundus Photography
• Ocular Photography
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Visual Fields

• Be responsible for the setting up and smooth running of screening, diagnostic and imaging clinics.
• Ensure that patients attending clinics are adequately prepared by providing relevant information about the procedures being undertaken.
• Be responsible for the safety and welfare of patients attending clinics at all times.
• Have sufficient knowledge of a range of diagnostic and imaging tests to be able to decide on the most appropriate test for a particular patient.
• Be responsible for producing high quality images and reliable results and to recognise and rectify testing situations which may affect the validity of result.
• Maintain appropriate records and work to good clinical practice principles.
• Undertake administrative duties as necessary.
• Perform any other reasonable duties within the general ambit of the post and the competence of the post-holder.

Essential Criteria

BSc Health Science related or imaging experience

Good inter-personal and communication skills

Able to work in patient-facing role

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.