Assistant Ophthalmic Science Practitioner

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Due to the development of our off site Ophthalmology services, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. We are looking for a Band 3, Assistant Ophthalmic Science practitioner to come join our Ophthalmic Imaging and Angiography departmentThe ideal candidate will be helping to provide a comprehensive, regional Ophthalmic Physiological Sciences Service to patients of all ages with diseases of the eye and visual ocular system.Working within one of the largest NHS Trusts. Manchester Royal Eye Hospitals, Ophthalmic Imaging, Angiography and Diagnostic Department is one of the largest of its kind within the UK.Covering Ophthalmic diagnostic requirements across various Trust sites, we work at the forefront of Ophthalmic imaging technology and innovation,Our Imaging team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the UK. We are consistently looking to improve and expand the range, provisions and standards of the diagnostic tests we provide.Applicants for this role will be working closely with the Medical Retina, Uveitis and Glaucoma specialties of Ophthalmology.This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, in a stimulating environment with high levels of support from an experienced and committed team of professionals. You must be flexible, have good attention to detail with a track record of working well in team setting. Experience of working in an ophthalmic unit would be beneficial.Main duties of the jobApplicants will be expected to work collaboratively on a day-to day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Effective communication and team skills are essential and the ability to assimilate new techniques. Applicants will be trained to our high standard to carry out the following diagnostic tests and procedures - Optical Coherence Tomography & Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (on multiple devices) Ultra-wide field imaging Humphrey Visual Fields iCare Tonometr Visual Acuity testing Drop instillation History and Note taking Data inputtingAbout usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum, Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-EAD-7434045*CJob locationsRoyal Manchester Eye HospitalOxford RdManchesterM13 9WLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE's (or equivalent) A-C (or equivalent grade) in Maths, English and Science, or equivalent experience
  • 2 A-levels (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Degree level educated (preferable science based)
Further Training & KnowledgeEssential
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Applications
  • A desire to undertake further qualifications, and training
Desirable
  • ophthalmic Imaging experience
  • Previous work within the healthcare sector
Aptitude & SkillsEssential
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptable
  • Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised
Desirable
  • Shows aptitude for managing staff
ExperienceEssential
  • Working within a team and dealing with the public
  • Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, interpretation of results
Personality and PersonalEssential
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual whenever necessary
  • Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised
AttributesEssential
  • Motivated
  • Uses initiative
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential
  • GCSE's (or equivalent) A-C (or equivalent grade) in Maths, English and Science, or equivalent experience
  • 2 A-levels (or equivalent qualification) or equivalent experience
Desirable
  • Degree level educated (preferable science based)
Further Training & KnowledgeEssential
  • Computer skills
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Applications
  • A desire to undertake further qualifications, and training
Desirable
  • ophthalmic Imaging experience
  • Previous work within the healthcare sector
Aptitude & SkillsEssential
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptable
  • Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised
Desirable
  • Shows aptitude for managing staff
ExperienceEssential
  • Working within a team and dealing with the public
  • Experience working with photographic equipment, computers, data handling, interpretation of results
Personality and PersonalEssential
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual whenever necessary
  • Ability to work under pressure and unsupervised
AttributesEssential
  • Motivated
  • Uses initiative

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