Job Description:

Job information Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner from the Company Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, this latest Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner job vacancy is located in the city Sheffield S located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

The Directorate of Ophthalmology requires a Trainee Ophthalmic Science Practitioner to join its busy Ophthalmic Angiography, Diagnostic and Imaging Unit. You will liaise closely with other health care professionals delivering an integrated ophthalmic service to more than 100,000 outpatients per year. The post will be closely linked to; Cataract Assessment, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic, and Glaucoma Services and will be based in the Ophthalmic Imaging Department at the Royal Hallamshire, Northern General Eye Centre, Eye Imaging Hub and Sheffield Children's Hospital. The posts encompass retinal imaging, biometry, OCT Scanning, Confocal Microscopy, Physiological Measurement and Ultra-sound B Scan and Visual Field Analysis - training will be given on all procedures. Applicants 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. The Job is open to science graduates, typically applicants will have biology, bio med science, chemistry degrees although other appropriate degrees may be considered. Salary 1st year 65% max of Band 5 2nd year 70% max of Band 5 3rd year 75% max of Band 5 4th year 100% minimum of band 5 (subject to capability and performance & registration.) Clinical Imaging Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques. Slit lamp biomicroscopy & imaging of anterior segment of the eye utilising topical stains as appropriate. Clinical imaging of the external eye and Ocular adnexae. Perform retinal tomography, volumetric analysis of the optic nerve head to screen for glaucomatous neuropathy. Undertake optical coherence tomography of the neuro-sensory retina, optic nerve and retinal nerve fibre layer. Operating theatre imaging and examination of patients under anaesthetic Ultra-sound B scan. Biometry & corneal k readings. Ophthalmic Investigations Snellen visual acuity measurement. Log-Mar visual acuity measurement. Auto refraction - determine refractive error for purpose of investigation. Focimetry - determine prescription of optical aids. Microperimetry - static and kinetic technique. Fixation study. Static perimetry (Humphrey). Pachymetry. Evaluation and analysis of test data implementing additional test strategies as required. You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest providers of integrated hospital and community-based healthcare providing a comprehensive range of local and tertiary services to the residents of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Mid Yorkshire and North Derbyshire and also some highly specialist services to all parts of England. We have a history of delivering high quality care, training and developing high calibre multidisciplinary health professionals, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We have a budget in excess of £1.2biillion and deliver over 2 million patient contacts every year thanks to the support of our 18,500 staff. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 36 months due to this being an training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts. Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Keywords : Sheffield jobs
Closed Date : 2025-09-03