Deputy Chief Operating Officer

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mobile Diabetic Eye Screener/Photographer to join a dedicated team. This role involves delivering essential screening services to patients across the Lancaster and Morecambe area. You will be responsible for operating mobile clinics, ensuring patient comfort, and adhering to strict protocols. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a passion for patient care. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in community health while working largely independently. If you are driven and compassionate, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience in patient care and screening is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital retinal screenings for diabetic patients.
• Set up and manage mobile screening equipment at various locations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Empathy

Digital Photography

Patient Screening

Communication Skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs

Job description

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Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Blackburn

Client:

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is looking to recruit a Mobile Diabetic Eye Screener/Photographer to provide clinics in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

As a Mobile screener, you will join a busy, professional team of motivated and highly skilled individuals. Your role involves running community-based clinics to photograph patients' eyes for diabetic retinopathy assessment. Empathy, ability to screen patients daily, and working largely unsupervised post-training are essential. We seek customer-focused, caring individuals passionate about delivering excellent service.

Vacancies are available in the North Lancs, Lancaster, and Morecambe area, based out of Whitegate Drive in Blackpool with daily clinics in Lancaster. A full UK driving licence is required as you will be driving a screening vehicle between sites.

Main duties of the job

• Screening/Digital photography
• Deliver digital retinal screening to patients with diabetes aged 12 and over registered with a Lancashire General Practice.
• Install mobile equipment at designated locations following protocols and policies.
• Set up rooms for screening as per guidelines.
• Conduct screening sessions adhering to standards and policies.
• Explain procedures to patients according to policies.
• Electronically confirm and record patient identity and demographics.
• Obtain and record consent electronically for screening and information sharing.

Working for our organisation

All employees must comply with employment legislation, equality and diversity policies, health and safety regulations, infection control policies, safeguarding responsibilities, and data protection laws.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached full Job Description and person specification for detailed role responsibilities.

Person specification

Education

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including level 4 or above in English, Maths, and a Science subject or equivalent.