Diabetic Eye Screener

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Screener/Grader at a reputable hospital in Milton Keynes. This position involves delivering diabetic eye screening services, requiring strong interpersonal and clinical skills. The successful candidate will work within a community-focused environment, with flexible working options and excellent career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving license and able to transport screening equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and specialist clinical knowledge required.
• Ability to perform visual acuity tests and capture digital retinal images.

Responsibilities

• Deliver screening clinics and accurately grade digital retinal images.
• Explain procedures and obtain informed consent.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical knowledge

Job description

Department: Diabetic Eye Screening

Band 4: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum

Full-time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a Screener/Grader in our Diabetic Eye Screening Service. This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in the community, raise awareness & improve patients screening journey.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement & the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care within our expanding service. If you are passionate about diabetic eye screening & meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

We are a rapidly growing service, having recently won our tender bid & are committed to providing exceptional diabetic eye screening across the Bedford, Luton & Milton Keynes region (BLMK). Joining our team offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and dynamic service, with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

The primary location for this role is Milton Keynes Hospital, with travel required to surrounding areas to deliver community-based screening services.

Interview date: W/C 11.08.2025

The Diabetic Eye Screener/Grader is responsible for delivering screening clinics and accurately grading Digital retinal images to a secondary level. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and specialist clinical knowledge.

The post holder will carry out a range of clinical tasks including:

• Explaining procedures and obtaining informed consent
• Performing visual acuity tests
• Administering eye drops
• Capturing digital retinal images and OCT scans
• Grading retinal images to detect signs of diabetic retinopathy
• Monitoring grading queues to ensure timely result reporting and appropriate onward referrals
  
  

Screeners must hold a full UK driving license and be able to drive and transport screening equipment using their own vehicle to community venues across the Milton Keynes and Leighton Buzzard areas. Clinics operate Monday to Friday, with one Saturday clinic and one late clinic (until 19:30) scheduled each month.

The post holder will provide care under the direct and indirect supervision of a Senior Screener/Grader and will be expected to develop proficiency and maintain all required competencies relevant to the role.

"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"

"70.2% of this staff group feel they are supported to work as a team as they are given clear feedback from their immediate managers and are equality supported with any problems they face by their managers". (NHS Staff Survey 2024).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Kirby Job title: Programme Manager, Diabetic Eye Screening Email address: [e-mail]