Retinal Screener / Grader

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

NHS Discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

NCIC in Cumbria is seeking a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Manager to lead screening services across rural and remote areas. You will perform retina image capture, analysis and reporting to prevent blindness through early detection and treatment of retinopathy.

A full UK driving license is required to transport screening equipment to sites. The post includes training and a commitment to a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma within 18 months, with DBS disclosure and adherence to NHS values.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• To hold or be prepared to undertake the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma.
• Level 3 Health Screener Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetic eye screening through Routine Digital Screening and Digital Surveillance, including OCT imaging.
• Analyse retina images to identify diabetic eye disease and other eye conditions.
• Carry out duties with training provided and transport mobile screening equipment to clinics.
• Meet service policies and complete Level 3 Health Screener Diploma within 18 months.

Education

Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

Good standard of education

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

To contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP). The post holder will provide a service to help prevent the development of blindness through the early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy by providing a high quality systematic screening and grading service throughout Cumbria.

To deliver screening clinics within the locality and also hold a full, valid UK driving license (manual vehicle), to be able to transport the mobile screening equipment to various clinic sites.

To perform detailed retina image capture and analysis to identify any diabetic eye disease and follow service policies for appropriate outcomes.

If not already obtained, the post requires the completion of the Level 3 diploma in Health Screening, to be completed within 18 months of commencement.

Main duties of the job

The role involves delivering diabetic eye screening through Routine Digital Screening, Digital Surveillance, which includes the use of Optical Coherence Tomography imaging. This is obtained through specialist equipment, where full training will be provided.

The role also involves training and competencies to be able to analyse images of the retina and identify diabetic eye disease as well as other eye conditions.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• *Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• To hold or be prepared to undertake the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma
• Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a clinic setting, dealing with patients within the NHS
• Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy
• Knowledge of Diabetes and risk factors
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Previous experience in retinal screening and grading
• Knowledge of Hospital Eye Service functions and processes

Skills and Aptitudes

• Good organisational ability
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• High concentration levels
• Ability to work in isolation but part of a team

Personal Circumstances

• Professional attitude
• Confident
• Self-motivator
• Prioritise own workload
• Good time management

Other requirements

• Willing to undertake training as required
• Support and promote equality and value diversity
• Full, valid UK driving license (ability to drive a manual vehicle)

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.

Name Steve Quirk Job title Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07776162903