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 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. 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. Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address DESP Abbey Block Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road Wellingborough NN8 1LP Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)