Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 374-SR3604-B Job locations Bexhill Hospital Holliers Hill Bexhill on Sea TN40 2DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level Experience Essential 3 years within an NHS patient contact and administration service Desirable 1 year working as diabetic eye screener Skills Essential High level of hand-eye co-ordination Desirable Understanding diabetes and the relevance of retinopathy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level Experience Essential 3 years within an NHS patient contact and administration service Desirable 1 year working as diabetic eye screener Skills Essential High level of hand-eye co-ordination Desirable Understanding diabetes and the relevance of retinopathy 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Bexhill Hospital Holliers Hill Bexhill on Sea TN40 2DZ Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)