Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmic Imaging
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank: 6 months
- Hours
- Flexible working - Bank
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0446
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 (pa, pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Ophthalmic Vision Science Assistant Higher Level, Band 3
Band 3
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
To be part of the Ophthalmic Imaging team and assist with delivering Ophthalmic imaging clinics at Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community hospitals. The post holder will be required to assist routine ophthalmic imaging duties on a bank basis. They will be expected to ensure the quality of the service is maintained and guarantee all imaging is to a high standard by assisting imagers and clinicians in their decision-making process.
Main duties of the job
To assist with Ophthalmic imaging across Ophthalmic imaging clinics at Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community hospitals.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidate must be currently undertaking BCs (Hons) Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) PTP course at the University of Gloucestershire.
Previous experience in the Ophthalmic imaging clinics undertaking the following modalities:
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Fundus Photography
- Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Imaging (cSLO)
- Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A)
- Visual Field Testing
Good working knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to capture accurate images and data.
Good all round knowledge of ophthalmic disease and associated pathology. A good understanding of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy is desirable.
Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team Trust-wide, external stakeholders and with patients in a professional manner.
Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills including the use of diagnostic equipment i.e. fundus cameras, OCT and other ophthalmic imaging instruments in the direct examination of patients’ eyes.
To be able to use, under supervision, equipment such as Topcon and Heidelberg Spectralis OCT machines, and Visual field devices to obtain digital imaging to facilitate in the record-keeping, assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of retinal/ocular pathologies.
To recognise when OCT is not acceptable or appropriate to attempt on certain patients.
To understand the data management, archiving and exporting of data from the fundus camera, OCT machines, and HFAs.
To be able to discriminate between high and low quality OCT scans and understand the correct procedure for reporting faults.
Good IT skills, including experience of Windows-based software, capture and review software for diagnostic purposes and competence in using Microsoft Office applications.
Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of recommended good practice.
Ability to respond flexibly, resourcefully and autonomously in unplanned or unforeseen situations, e.g. when equipment fails in clinics, whilst maintaining a calm environment for patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Enrolled on the BCs (hons) Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) PTP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in an Ophthalmic Imaging clinic or placement setting
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Competence in digital ophthalmic imaging in modalities including but not limited to OCT, Visual fields, retinal photography & cSLO imaging
Personal Attributes
Desirable criteria
- Detailed knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to capture accurate images and data.
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
- Scott Vallance
- Job title
- Head of OVS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 2037
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