The East Sussex Diabetic Eye Screening Programme has an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced individual to take on a role in Diabetic Eye Screening as a Failsafe Officer/Trainee diabetic eye screener. The role will be predominantly acting as a failsafe officer, and once trained be able to provide ad hoc clinical cover as a diabetic eye screener.
The role involves the management and implementation of a robust failsafe system to ensure all people with diabetes receive diabetic eye screening and engaging with hard to reach cohorts of patients to encourage attendance. Attention to detail is essential and the ability to work to a deadline and work independently using initiative is crucial as you will play a vital role in ensuring our patients are following the correct pathways designated by the national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, you will be required to complete and pass a administrative competencies in health screening course. The post holder will also be trained as a diabetic eye screener, this is a clinical element to the role and there is a requirement for completion of level 3 Diploma in Health Screening.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024
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