Diabetic Eye Screener

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for retinal screeners to join their Diabetic Eye Screening program. This role provides an opportunity to train and work throughout community and fixed sites, requiring independent management of a clinic caseload. Candidates should be prepared to work away from home at least one week per month. This position does not meet the criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently managing a clinic caseload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and work throughout various community and fixed sites.
• Manage clinic caseload to meet screening population demand.
• Expect to work away from home at least one week per month.

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

2 x 22.2 hour posts

An opportunity has arisen within Diabetic Eye Screening for retinal screeners.

This post provides a fantastic opportunity to train and work throughout the many community and fixed sites in Highland and across Argyll & Bute.

Due to the geography of the screening programme, the person will work independently, managing a clinic caseload to meet our screening population demand.

Hours of work are based on an annualised pattern, with no fixed days per week.

There will also be an expectation to work and stay away from home at least one full week (Monday-Friday) per month, maybe more depending on the needs of the programme.

Informal enquiries to: Lisa Steele, DES Board Programme Co-ordinator email : [emailprotected]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board, we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.