Trainee Health Screener

NHS; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in High Wycombe seeks a Trainee Health Screener to ensure patient comfort during screenings. Successful candidates will receive training to complete the Health Screener Diploma and can progress within the field. A compassionate approach and a driving licence are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each patient.
• Willingness to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to clinics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process.
• Safely administer eye drops and undertake photographs.
• Identify urgent referrals during screening.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. Some people with diabetes develop diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to sight loss if not treated properly. The screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.

Main duties of the job

Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working with the NHS to deliver high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. We support millions of people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of whom are NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral to delivering our services. Our values—Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking—underpin everything we do, influencing how we interact with patients, customers and colleagues.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

Job responsibilities

Role: Trainee Health Screener

Location: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Salary: £23,809.50 rising upon completion of your diploma

InHealth Intelligence is a great company to work for; they make you feel welcome from day one. The team is friendly, welcoming and eager to help you settle into your role. This role offers variety as each patient is unique, and there is always something new to learn. You will be trained on the job and will receive the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. There are opportunities to progress within Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k.

Starting as a screener, you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k.

Who are we looking for?

• Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each patient
• Ability to travel to screening services in the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire area
• Willingness to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed
• Adaptable, with the ability to think quickly and resolve problems
• Flexible in working week; occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing the Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale
• Interested in a career in a care profession
• Enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in-built need to help others
• Pride in delivering high levels of customer service
• Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to clinics

Key duties of a Screener

• Ensure patients feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
• Undertake the screening checklist to ensure a safe screening environment
• Maintain the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images
• Safely administer eye drops to enlarge pupils and undertake photographs with correct field of view
• Identify patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of screening
• Maintain a sufficient stock of consumables to run the clinic

Our application processes

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Disclosure and DBS

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.