Diabetic Eye Screener / Photographers

Due to recent promotions within the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme we are now looking to recruit 1 X Diabetic Eye Screener/Photographers to work in various community health centres across the East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen Area As one of our screeners you will be joining a very busy, professional team of motivated and highly skilled individuals, you`ll run local clinics to see our patients and photograph their eyes to assess for diabetic retinopathy. We`ll need you to be empathetic and able to screen patients on a daily basis. In this role, you`ll be supported whilst undertaking your training, but once that`s completed will be working largely unsupervised in a pressured environment, so a cool head is essential! All in all, we want you to be customer and people focused, caring about our patients and being passionate about delivering an exceptional service at all times., To provide a safe and secure Diabetic Eye Screening Service to the diabetic population in the Lancashire area, in accordance with National and company policies and procedures, with the aim of reducing new blindness due to diabetic retinopathy., 1. Work independently and be responsible for managing own workload, time and priorities. 2. Be accountable for own decisions and actions. 3. Recognise when to seek further advice, and seek advice appropriately. Screening/Digital photography 1. Deliver digital photographic retinal screening to patients with diabetes aged 12 and over registered with an East Lancashire General Practice. 2. Drive to screening location. 3. Install mobile equipment at designated screening location in accordance with proper and safe use, identified protocols and the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and of the designated screening location. 4. Set up the allocated room(s) as required and in accordance with proper and safe use, identified protocols and the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and of the designated screening location. 5. Conduct Diabetic Eye Screening sessions in accordance with proper and safe practice, national standards, and identified protocols and with the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and National policies and procedures. 6. Uninstall mobile equipment and leave allocated room(s) in a proper and safe condition as according to local protocols and operational policies. 7. Explain the screening procedure to each patient according to National and local policy and procedures 8. Confirm and record electronically patients' identity and demographic information 9. Obtain and record electronically appropriate consent to screening and information sharing, according to National and local policy and procedures 10. Ascertain that the patient is suitable for digital photographic screening in accordance with protocols. Record this information electronically. 11. Help patients prepare for screening by providing reassurance and information as required according to National and local policy and procedures 12. Perform visual acuity testing protocols and record the results electronically, according to National and local policy and procedures. 13. Explaining possible side effects to the patient of the Tropicamide 1% eye drops and give leaflet to patient. Ask patient if they have had a contra-indication to eye drops in the past, according to National and local policy and procedures 14. Explain driving policy to patients before instilling eye drops, according to National and local policy and procedures. 15. Instil mydriatic eye-drops according to National and local policy and procedures, being aware of contra-indications and possible side-effects, and record relevant information electronically. 16. Capture digital retinal images according to National and local policy and procedures. Ensure images are correctly stored and labelled. Record additional relevant information electronically and/or on paper. 17. To triage digital images according to National and local policy and procedures. 18. Educate patients according to National and local policy and procedures and expertise on the importance of Diabetic Eye Screening and encourage participation in screening 19. local Programme delivery 20. results/follow-up arrangements 21. what should happen next when images suggest cause for concern 22. Respond appropriately according to National and local policy and procedures to any sudden unexpected event. e.g. hypoglycaemic episodes, collapse, injury. 23. To attend and participate in monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting

Although recruiting to specific geographic areas we may on occasion ask you to cover a clinic in a different area so a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and flexibility is essential., We want to make sure you are set for success; This isn`t all about your skills and that is why we would love to talk to you even if perhaps you don`t fit all of the below.

• customer focused with brilliant inter personal skills
• willingness to learn - as we`ll put you through the necessary qualification
• organised and able to prioritise tasks
• good problem-solving skills
• able to work under pressure
• any previous experience working with the public is ideal
• minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
• a full driving licence and your own transport, Minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
• Numerate and literate
Desirable criteria
• Hold or working towards the Level 3 Diploma for health Screeners, Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including some early evenings and some Saturday mornings
• Car driver with valid licence
• Willing to travel to Clinical locations across Lancashire
• Physically able to manipulate equipment and prepare patients for screening, Experience of working with the general public, NHS, medical, ophthalmic or digital imaging experience, Patience, concentration and good attention to detail
• Ability to work to schedule to ensure clinics run on time
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the general public
• Comfortable working with the general public including physical contact and instillation of eye drops
Desirable criteria
• Instillation of mydriatic drops
• Visual acuity testing
• Digital Fundus Photography, Willingness to undertake formal training with initial and ongoing assessment and quality assurance
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service respecting the needs of patients
• Able to respond calmly and appropriately in challenging situations
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivated and reliable and conscientious
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening serves a population of over 86,000 eligible diabetic patients and covers an area of 2800 square miles; we are a very busy, clinically focused team with the patient at the heart of all we do.
We operate from two bases, the main administrative and grading hub is based at the Holden Centre Barrowford, Nelson and we have a second satellite failsafe and grading office based at the Whitegate Drive Health Centre in Blackpool. The screening service has been provided by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust since April 2019, The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

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Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38.