Eye Screening Trainee: Diploma-Track Care Role (Part-Time)

Bidvane; Whitburn; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

InHealth Group is seeking a part-time Trainee Health Screener to support the Surrey Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, with cover at other Surrey screening venues. The screener takes photographs of the back of the eye, administers dilating eye drops, keeps equipment and consumables ready and flags patients who need urgent referral.

Training runs on the job towards a Health Screener Diploma. Candidates need a full driving licence and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Take detailed, close-up pictures of the eye using the proper field of view.
• Remain calm and composed while interacting with patients.
• Adapt quickly to situations and resolve problems.
• Provide courteous customer service throughout screening.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to clinics.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and ensure their comfort during screening.
• Complete the screening checklist to keep the environment safe for staff and patients.
• Safely administer dilating eye drops.
• Take high-quality photographs of the back of the eye.
• Identify patients needing urgent referrals and arrange follow-up.
• Maintain stock of consumables and service equipment.
• Provide cover at other screening venues as needed.

Skills

Eye photography

Adaptable

Empathetic

Customer service

Job description

InHealth Group is seeking a part-time Trainee Health Screener to support the Surrey Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, with cover at other Surrey screening venues. The screener takes photographs of the back of the eye, administers dilating eye drops, keeps equipment and consumables ready and flags patients who need urgent referral.

Training runs on the job towards a Health Screener Diploma. Candidates need a full driving licence and access to a car.