Job summary
The Directorate of Ophthalmology is seeking to recruit a Retinal Screener/Grader for the Sheffield Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Screening Service. Trainees will start on Band 3 before progressing to Band 4 when fully qualified.
The service currently provides screening at the Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals in addition to more than 15 community locations across Sheffield and is offering an exciting opportunity to join a growing and committed team in providing a comprehensive screening service to more than 36,000 patients.
The aim of the Sheffield Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes, by the prompt identification and effective treatment of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy, at the appropriate stage during the disease process.
This will be achieved through a systematic screening process involving digital photography of the retina and by a multi-stage image grading process to identify the changes of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in the retina; referring to hospital eye services where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive Diabetic Eye Screening Service, including retinal imaging and interpretation of retinal images.
- Undertakes primary interpretation of results and provision of reports.
- Works collaboratively on a day-to day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service.
- Responsible for undertaking analysis to support the quality assurance of grading in the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.
About us
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 3 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 4.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 plus other additional knowledge/training e.g ECDL or equivalent experience
- GCSE Mathematics & English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
- Evidence of Continuing Educational Development.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health screeners (Diabetic Eye) (If not, must work towards obtaining this qualification - and will commence on AFC Band 3).
Desirable
- Recognised photographic qualification
- Diploma in Diabetic retinopathy screening.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients or customers
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience in Diabetic Eye Screening
- Experience in Ophthalmic Imaging
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- NHS experience
Further Training
Essential
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training as necessary
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to interact and communicate with patients.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently and show initiative.
- Flexible to meet service needs.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Committed to delivering a quality service.
- Committed to the Trust's Clinical Governance programme.
- Willing to travel to outreach clinics.
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality.
Other Factors
Essential
- Clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Flexible as and when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Diploma Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 plus other additional knowledge/training e.g ECDL or equivalent experience
- GCSE Mathematics & English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification).
- Evidence of Continuing Educational Development.
- Level 3 Diploma for Health screeners (Diabetic Eye) (If not, must work towards obtaining this qualification - and will commence on AFC Band 3).
Desirable
- Recognised photographic qualification
- Diploma in Diabetic retinopathy screening.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients or customers
- Experience of communicating with all levels of professional staff
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment
- Understanding the need for confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience in Diabetic Eye Screening
- Experience in Ophthalmic Imaging
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- NHS experience
Further Training
Essential
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training as necessary
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to interact and communicate with patients.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently and show initiative.
- Flexible to meet service needs.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Committed to delivering a quality service.
- Committed to the Trust's Clinical Governance programme.
- Willing to travel to outreach clinics.
- Understand and accept the need to maintain confidentiality.
Other Factors
Essential
- Clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Flexible as and when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Diabetic Eye Screening Service
275 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2HB
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
