Trainee Health Screener

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

Trainee Health Screener post supporting clinics in InHealth Group's 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. The post is part-time at 22.5 hours across three days, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with Monday to Wednesday preferred, and training runs on the job towards a Health Screener Diploma. Candidates need a full driving licence and access to a car.

What the job involves

• Make patients feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
• Complete the screening checklist to keep the environment safe for staff and patients
• Safely administer dilating eye drops
• Take photographs of the back of the eye with the correct field of view
• Carry out basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to obtain the best images
• Identify patients needing urgent onward referral at their screening appointment
• Maintain sufficient stock of consumables to run the clinic
• Provide cover at other screening venues, including Addlestone, Ashford (Surrey) and Haslemere

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to take detailed, close-up pictures of the eye and remain composed
• Adaptable, able to think quickly and resolve problems
• Compassionate and empathetic towards each patient's needs
• Enjoys working with the public and takes pride in customer service

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence
• Access to a car for travel to and from clinics

Other

• Willing to travel to Surrey screening services
• Flexible working week, including occasional evening and weekend work
• Commitment to completing the Health Screener Diploma within the required timescale
• Interest in a career in a care profession

Nice to have

• Experience in a caring environment or hospital background

What’s offered

• Salary rising on successful completion of the Health Screener Diploma
• Full training on the job towards the Health Screener Diploma
• Progression to grader, OCT examiner, slit lamp examiner or team leader roles
• Learning and development opportunities
• Alternative working days discussed with suitable candidates