Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Diabetic Eye Screener

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team as a Screener for the Northamptonshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

Can you demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team? Are you computer literate and do you have excellent interpersonal skills?

Previous health service knowledge is essential. You will need a technical or similar qualification and be prepared to undertake the Health Screener qualification.

You will be expected to run eye screening clinics, to include administering eye drops and taking an accurate patient history. You will also be responsible for capturing high quality digital retinal images using both fundus and OCT cameras for diabetic patients within the county of Northamptonshire.

In addition you will be responsible for your own clinics, by reminding patients of their appointments and ringing DNAs in the clinic.

The Retinal Screener will responsible for triaging and recognising diabetic abnormalities for fast track referral.

You will be required to drive between the 9 screening venues in the Northamptonshire, based in Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Irthlingborough, Northampton x 2, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley.

This is a countywide post and the successful candidate will be expected to work on a rota basis. The screening clinics run Monday - Friday with a minimum of one Saturday morning per month.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday and have the flexibility to work weekdays between the hours of 8.00am - 7:30pm. The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of one evening clinic per week and one Saturday (8am to 4pm) per month on a rota basis.

customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills
willingness to learn
organised and able to prioritise tasks
good problem-solving skills
able to work under pressure
any previous experience working with the public is ideal
minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
a full driving licence and your own transport is essential

About us

The Diabetic Eye Screening team currently has 28 team members and is a multidisciplinary team, comprising administration, failsafe, management, screeners, graders and Clinical Lead. We have set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet and we aim to screen a minimum of 75% of our cohort of diabetic patients on an annual basis. We have trained grading staff within the team who assess the images taken by the screeners and refer onwards to the 2 acute Hospital Eye Services if deemed necessary.

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TF425-ACS-A

Job locations

DESP Abbey Block

Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road

Wellingborough

NN8 1LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
Accurate and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and customer service
Ability to work alone with limited supervision
Prioritising workload

Desirable

Using own initiative
Able to promote and adapt new working practices

Experience

Essential

NHS experience
Working in a clinic environment with patients

Desirable

Running own clinics
Previous experience of screening programmes

Qualifications

Essential

To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
Educated to A level and evidence of further education
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Health Service Diploma
Educated to degree level

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
Accurate and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and customer service
Ability to work alone with limited supervision
Prioritising workload

Desirable

Using own initiative
Able to promote and adapt new working practices

Experience

Essential

NHS experience
Working in a clinic environment with patients

Desirable

Running own clinics
Previous experience of screening programmes

Qualifications

Essential

To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
Educated to A level and evidence of further education
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

Health Service Diploma
Educated to degree level

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.