Diabetic Retinal Screener, Band 4

We work closely with several other teams including the Ophthalmic Imaging Team, Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group and Gloucestershire Retinal education Group.

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Diabetic Eye Screening Team. Applicants will need to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team. You will need to be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills. Full training and support will be provided.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is flexible and able to deal with a range of different people in their day-to-day work, some with very specific needs.

You must have a full driving licence and your own transport to travel to and from health centres and places of work within the programme area. You will also be required to drive department vans including mobile clinic vehicles., The successful candidate will be required to undertake clinics across the county in a range of settings, including mobile clinical vehicles, GP Surgeries and Hospitals. You must be able to work confidently and independently. You must be adept at trouble shooting issues you may encounter whist screening, such as IT/ technical failure.

The successful applicant will run clinics, measure visual acuity, take retinal photographs, administer eye drops and triage patients. There is a whole team approach to achieving NDESP (National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme) performance measures. There will be some administrative duties such as telephoning patients.

Use of your own vehicle to travel between sites in Gloucestershire area is essential. The post holder will also be expected to drive our mobile retinal screening van to screening venues to transport equipment as demand necessitates, you will require a valid driving licence for the UK and business insurance for your vehicle.

We currently hold clinics Monday - Saturday between the hours of 7.00am - 7:30pm. The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of one evening clinic per week, and one Saturday (8am to 4pm) per month.

This role requires you to have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise your workload. You will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Screeners, Graders, Ophthalmologists, Administration staff and Primary Care Healthcare professionals.

The Gloucestershire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme consists of a team of just over 30 members of staff. We are a busy department providing Diabetic Eye Screening in a variety of clinical setting across Gloucestershire.