Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL030726
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lymington New Forest Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum or per annum pro rata
- Closing
- 16/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 27/07/2026
Employer heading
Ophthalmic Imaging Technician
Band 4
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, patient-focused and motivated Ophthalmic Imaging Technician to join the friendly and supportive team within Lymington Eye Outpatients.
Lymington Eye Outpatients provides a comprehensive ophthalmology outpatient service to patients across the New Forest and surrounding areas, delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and clinical support across a range of specialist ophthalmic services.
Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will undertake a wide range of ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic investigations that support the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of patients with acute and chronic eye conditions. You will work closely with consultants, optometrists, nurses, orthoptists and administrative colleagues to provide an efficient, safe and compassionate service.
The service currently operates Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 18:00. Although based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, there may be occasions where you will be required to support services at Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton General Hospital.
If you are committed to delivering excellent patient care, enjoy working in a busy environment and would like to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading ophthalmology services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We highly encourage applicants to arrange an informal visit with Junior Sister Victoria Chin, or an informal conversation with Senior Sister Anca Bolovan.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties of the job:
The successful applicant will play an important role in delivering an efficient and high-quality ophthalmic imaging service by:
- Performing specialised ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic investigations.
- Supporting consultant-led outpatient and virtual clinics.
- Producing high-quality diagnostic images suitable for clinical interpretation.
- Delivering compassionate, patient-centred care throughout every stage of the patient’s visit.
- Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth clinic flow.
- Contributing to the continued development of the ophthalmology service through innovation, service improvement and quality assurance.
What you will do as part of the role:
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Colour Fundus Photography
- Humphrey Visual Field Testing
- Ocular Biometry
- Corneal Topography
- Specular Microscopy
- Auto-refraction where appropriate
- Assisting clinicians during laser clinics
- Visual Acuity Assessment
- Intraocular Pressure Measurement
- Instilling dilating eye drops in accordance with Trust policy
- Assisting with the induction and training of new members of staff
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Science A Level or equivalent experience
- Experience of working within Ophthalmic imaging or relevant field to Level 4 Diploma equivalent
- A detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the eye and a sound knowledge of ophthalmic conditions
- Detailed knowledge of the Visual pathway and how it relates to visual fields defects in different pathologies
- Competent in the use of Humphrey visual field analyser
- Should be proficient, certificated and confident in the imaging of patient’s Retina, Optic Discs, Corneas using a variety of equipment including, Fundus camera and software programmes for retinal photography.
- Good, clear communication in order to explain tests to patients who may be hard of hearing or where there are barriers to understanding.
- Methodical approach to tasks as intense concentration for long periods of time is required
- Excellent hand/eye dexterity to be able to make fine adjustments to imaging equipment / apparatus
- Work under pressure to achieve defined goals/targets
- Able to assist patients in wheelchairs in confined spaces
- Ability to perform various imagery in dimly lit and dark environments
- Good level of corrected vision to enable the determination of whether an image is clear and sharply focussed
Desirable criteria
- Competent to use Octopus Perimeter.
- Management Experience
- The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels.
- Teaching experience
- Experience of using image manipulation and graphics software
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anca Bolovan
- Job title
- Senior sister Eye OPD UHS and LYM
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0238120 8738
- Additional information
Alternative Contact Information
Victoria Chin
Junior sister Eye OPD LYM
[email protected]
0159066 3197
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