Ophthalmic Photographer Job Warrington area,England UK,Healthcare

Ophthalmic Photographer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Ophthalmic Photographer to join our friendly and dedicated Ophthalmology team at Warrington Hospital, to cover a fixed term 12 month maternity leave vacancy. Working 30 hours per week, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging to support the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with a wide range of ocular conditions.

This post is ideal for someone who is organised, patient-focused, and confident working with technology in a clinical environment. Previous experience in ophthalmic imaging or medical photography is desirable, but we welcome applicants with strong transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop within the specialty. Training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will work with our multidisciplinary team – including consultants, optometrists, orthoptists, nurses, technicians, and administrative staff – and you will be responsible for capturing accurate and reliable ophthalmic images using a variety of specialist equipment. This includes retinal photography, OCT scanning, visual fields, and other imaging modalities used within our busy Eye Unit.

You will ensure that imaging is undertaken to the highest clinical standards, following departmental protocols and maintaining excellent attention to detail. The role also involves supporting clinicians by providing accurate, timely images for diagnosis and treatment planning, contributing to smooth patient flow, and ensuring a positive patient experience.

About us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.

Job responsibilities

To communicate effectively with patients and carers in order to explain complex imaging procedures and gain consent to proceed, on a wide range of varied patients including those with severe visual impairment

To instil appropriate eye drops following approved protocols/patient group directives and standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety

To provide a specialized colour fundus imaging service including high magnification, stereo imaging and wide-field protocols

To provide an anterior segment imaging service

To undertake OCT imaging on patients of all ages and abilities ensuring the best possible result is obtained

To provide a full retinal and choroidal angiography service, including Fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography, on a wide range of patients with varying eye conditions making allowances for variations required in examination by ophthalmic condition

To ensure that all images are of sufficient quality to inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.

To understand and follow emergency procedures in the event of an adverse reaction from a patient.

To perform visual acuity testing using a variety of methods as necessary

To recognize and report to medical staff any findings which may influence a medical decision which have not previously been noted.

To be accountable for maintaining accurate paper and electronic records.

To have day to day responsibility for imaging equipment reporting faults and facilitating maintenance as required.

To maintain a working knowledge of new developments in the area of ophthalmic imaging

To manage own caseload of ophthalmic imaging patients within the clinic

To undertake a range of clinical investigations as required visual field examination, intraocular pressure measurement, visual acuity testing etc

Administrative and Managerial

To prioritise own workload

To supervise and work together with optometry/ophthalmology technicians providing assistance on imaging techniques as required.

To work with department lead to…


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