Job summary
The Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) at Wirral University Teaching Hospital is part of the Head and Neck Directorate within the Surgery Division.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the team as 'Improving Screening Uptake Officer', which is a brand new position, fixed term for 2 years.
The successful candidate will join a small team with the main focus of improving diabetic eye screening uptake across Wirral. We are looking for a confident, sociable individual who will be able to communicate effectively across various community groups encouraging individuals to uptake screening.
The ability to present and promote the programme at various events and webinars is essential. The postholder will be able to 'think outside the box' to address reasons for non-attendance for screening and plan to improve uptake of screening in areas of low participation.
If you think you are up for the challenge we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- To answer queries about screening, acquiring professional advice from screening colleagues in advance where needed.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the diabetic eye screening pathway and department protocols in supporting individuals.
- To manage own area and own time, working around group meetings outside of core hours as required.
- Working with public/health sector partners to plan and engage the voluntary, community and faith sector e.g., Diabetes UK in promoting the uptake of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.
- To carry out other relevant activities appropriate to the post and adhere to levels of responsibility associated to said post.
- Propose changes to own project, service, and initiative work, informing policy and making recommendations for more effective delivery.
- Contribute to the review and development of existing project information management systems and contribute to the development of an integrated approach to project management.
- Under the guidance of the Screening Programme Manager contribute to the creation and review of standard operating procedures, recommending changes or improvements to support improved uptake rates and implementing changes when required.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Improving Screening Uptake Officer position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Improving Screening Uptake Officer position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
Desirable
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- This job my require people to work flexibly
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Other Requirements
Essential
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust and an awareness of information governance requirements and data protection
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
Desirable
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications, Specific Experience and Training
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- This job my require people to work flexibly
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Other Requirements
Essential
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust and an awareness of information governance requirements and data protection
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).
