Diabetic Eye Screener/Grader

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Buckinghamshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is seeking an enthusiastic and committed full time retinal Screener/Grader to join our busy team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital/Amersham Hospital/Wycombe hospital as the current incumbent is retiring.

You will also be responsible for assessing retinal images and identifying the presence and severity of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). This is a specialised role, using dedicated software to examine the photographic image in detail. This will require high levels of concentration and review, and extended periods of time using display screen equipment.

We are committed to provide a high-quality service to our patients. We are looking for someone who cares about the people that we see, can work on their own initiative and thrives in a fast paced environment

A trainee without those qualifications would be appointed at Band 3 with the expectation of being promoted to band 4 after completion of the Diabetic Eye Screening/Grading; /Health Screener Diploma within 2 years of recruitment, so a personal commitment is needed to complete the Diploma within the given time frame. It is possible to complete the qualification in a shorter time, but usually not less than 18 months.

Use of own car to allow travel between sites is essential.

Main duties of the job

To measure the visual acuity of patients using appropriate tests according to patient needs.
To dilate the patient's pupils by instilling appropriate eye drops.
To take digital retinal photographs (after an agreed training period); two views of either eye and additional views where widespread disease and/or other pathologies are suspected, using own judgement. To ensure optimum quality of photograph, manipulating focus and brightness of camera and angle ofview as necessary.
To ensure appropriate positioning of patients for optimum quality photographs, including manual handling/assisting of less able patients.
To take relevant past ophthalmic history and brief diabetic history from patient and record in the patient's health records.
Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately.
Assist with administrative and practical registration of patients into outpatient clinics.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SCC5490101

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Rd,

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge of/interest in photography
Diploma in HSD/Screener/Grader

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of working in a health setting/ customer skills

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of working with computers/ emailing
Motivation/Empathy/ Able to deal with difficult situations /patients

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work flexibly sometimes at short notice

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Educated to GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge of/interest in photography
Diploma in HSD/Screener/Grader

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of working in a health setting/ customer skills

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Knowledge of working with computers/ emailing
Motivation/Empathy/ Able to deal with difficult situations /patients

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work flexibly sometimes at short notice

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.