Diabetic Eye Screener

NEC Software Solutions (India); Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a real difference in healthcare! This role offers a unique opportunity to support patients through the Central Mersey diabetic eye screening programme. As a screener, you'll engage directly with patients, providing essential services while working in a dynamic and sometimes pressured environment. With comprehensive training provided, you'll develop vital skills and contribute to improving health outcomes in your community. Enjoy a supportive workplace with a focus on employee well-being and professional development, including access to extensive learning resources. This is your chance to start a fulfilling career in healthcare!

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

25 days paid holiday

Life Assurance Cover

Group Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free LinkedIn Learning Access

Qualifications

• Empathetic and effective communication with patients is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Run local clinics and photograph patients' eyes for assessment.
• Work largely unsupervised in a pressured environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Company Description

Come join us and make a difference in the world! Discover more at www.necsws.com

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join the Central Mersey diabetic eye screening programme. We are looking for someone to join the screening team covering clinics throughout Warrington, St Helens, Halton & Knowsley.

Our screeners are the heart of NEC Care, spending time on the ground helping our patients. As a screener, you'll run local clinics for our patients and photograph their eyes to assess for diabetic retinopathy. You need to be empathetic and able to communicate effectively with patients daily. Training will be provided, but once completed, you'll work largely unsupervised in a pressured environment, so a cool head is essential!

Qualifications

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join the healthcare sector, with little to no experience, who has excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Who you'll be?

We want to ensure you're set for success. We welcome applications even if you don't meet all the criteria below.

1. Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
2. Willingness to learn, as we'll provide the necessary qualification
3. Organised and able to prioritise tasks
4. Good problem-solving skills
5. Able to work under pressure
6. Previous experience working with the public is ideal
7. Full driving licence and your own transport

Additional Information

We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions:

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC (additional costs for family members)
• 25 days paid holiday, with buy/sell options
• 4x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (additional options available)
• Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Employee assistance programme supporting various aspects of life
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning with over 15,000 courses

Candidates must demonstrate a right to work and travel within the UK, with documentary evidence required. All offers are subject to vetting, references, and health checks. NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.

Who are we?

NEC Software Solutions, part of NEC Corporation, helps dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains running, locate missing persons, and test newborn hearing. With over 3,000 employees, we support public services worldwide, working with governments, hospitals, police, housing providers, and local authorities to improve lives. Working with us, you'll be helping make a difference every day.

NEC Care, part of NEC Health, delivers the national diabetic eye screening programme. Our mission is to provide people-centric services that improve health and wellbeing, aiming for excellence in service delivery. The Central Mersey (CM) DESP provides retinal screening clinics and image grading for people with diabetes across Warrington, Halton, St Helens, and Knowsley, on behalf of the NHS, compliant with national standards.