Diabetic Eye Screener

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Screener for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. The role involves running eye screening clinics, imaging with fundus and OCT cameras, and coordinating patient appointments on a countywide rota.

The post requires a technical qualification and the Health Screener training, with a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week, including at least one Saturday per month and one late clinic per week.

Qualifications

• You will need a technical or similar qualification and be prepared to undertake the Health Screener qualification.
• Experience in NHS or health service settings is desirable and ability to run eye screening clinics.
• Commitment to delivering high quality digital retinal imaging and patient history collection.

Responsibilities

• Run eye screening clinics, administer eye drops and take patient history.
• Capture high quality retinal images using fundus and OCT cameras for diabetic patients.
• Remind patients of appointments and ring DNAs for clinics.
• Triaging and recognising diabetic abnormalities for fast track referral.
• Drive between screening venues across Northamptonshire on a rota basis.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Health Service Diploma

A-levels

Degree level education

CPD experience

Tools

Screening software

Fundus cameras

OCT cameras

Job description

Main area Diabetic Eye Screening Service Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Rota Basis, Minimum 1 Saturday Clinic Per Month, Minimum One Late Clinic (7pm) Per Week) Job ref 270-TH380-AD

Site DESP Abbey Block Town Wellingborough Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 08:00

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team as a Screener for the Northamptonshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

Can you demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team? Are you computer literate and do you have excellent interpersonal skills?

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 will responsible for triaging and recognising diabetic abnormalities for fast track referral.

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.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work Monday – Friday and have the flexibility to work weekdays between the hours of 8.00am – 7:30pm. The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of one evening clinic per week and one Saturday (8am to 4pm) per month on a rota basis.

• customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• willingness to learn
• organised and able to prioritise tasks
• good problem-solving skills
• able to work under pressure
• any previous experience working with the public is ideal
• minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
• a full driving licence and your own transport is essential

The Diabetic Eye Screening team currently has 28 team members and is a multidisciplinary team, comprising administration, failsafe, management, screeners, graders and Clinical Lead. We have set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet and we aim to screen a minimum of 75% of our cohort of diabetic patients on an annual basis. We have trained grading staff within the team who assess the images taken by the screeners and refer onwards to the 2 acute Hospital Eye Services if deemed necessary.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.

Person specification

Skills

• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
• Accurate and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and customer service
• Ability to work alone with limited supervision
• Using own initiative
• Able to promote and adapt new working practices

Experience

• NHS experience
• Working in a clinic environment with patients
• Running own clinics
• Previous experience of screening programmes

Qualifications

• To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
• Educated to A level and evidence of further education
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Health Service Diploma
• Educated to degree level

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.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

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.

Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.