Diabetic Eye Screener / Grader

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/Grader must recognise diabetic abnormalities for fast track referral, grading images for the presence of diabetic eye disease and referring onwards for Ophthalmic care as required.
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., Set up the retinal screening equipment at the fixed locations prior to commencing screening.
Drive and set up the mobile retinal screening unit in prisons and mental health trust premises as required.
Ensure a working knowledge of all equipment. That it is properly maintained and report any faults to the relevant suppliers.
Assist in maintaining the diabetes retinal screening service data on laptop computers and downloading to the main diabetes server management database.
Ensure the smooth running and effective operation of the screening service, office and clinics, including some clerical duties.
Ensure Quality Assurance is being adhered to and undertake your own QA staff grading reports., Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.
Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

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.