Trainee Diabetic Eye Screener & Grader — Diploma Path

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service is seeking candidates for the role of Diabetic Eye Screener Grader based in Bexhill. The position involves training towards a diploma and provides a vital service to prevent blindness in diabetic patients. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating excellent communication skills. The role requires evening and weekend work, offering a salary of £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro rata.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Onsite parking for £30 a year

Access to NHS pension scheme

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• General education with at least 3 GCSEs.
• Willing to undertake a Diploma in Health Screening.
• Experience in a patient contact role within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide a diabetic eye screening service.
• Lone working and concentrating in darkened rooms.
• Work some evening and weekend clinics.

Skills

Communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Teamwork

Education

General education, minimum of 3 GCSE's grade A-C

Mandatory Diploma in Health Screening - or willing to undertake

Certificate in first aid

Job description

A regional healthcare service is seeking candidates for the role of Diabetic Eye Screener Grader based in Bexhill. The position involves training towards a diploma and provides a vital service to prevent blindness in diabetic patients. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating excellent communication skills. The role requires evening and weekend work, offering a salary of £24,625 to £25,674 per annum, pro rata.