Healthcare Screener

7 days ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom InHealth Full time

_"InHealth Intelligence are a great company to work for, they make you feel welcome from the very first day and my team are all friendly, welcoming, and eager to help me settle into my role.

My role offers something different each day as each patient is unique and there is always something new to learn.

Coming mainly from a warehouse background, this role is completely new to me, however the support and assistance given to me by my team has helped to make the transition seamless & pain free and I am really enjoying my time here with IHI.

"_

Screener/Grader for InHealth Intelligence - Testimonial


This is a Full-time position of 37.5 hours per week starting salary £20,085 per annum rising to £22,660 when fully trained.

So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they don't get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. 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.


Experience in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life.

If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you.

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:

  • Screener / Grader
  • Arbitration Grader
  • Referral Outcome Grader
  • OCT examiner
  • OCT grader
  • Slit Lamp Examiner
  • Team Leader/Management


Who are InHealth Intelligence? InHealth Intelligence has been and continues to be a proud provider of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programmes across NHS England and since 2011, InHealth Intelligence has grown to offer fully managed services across the country.

To increase efficiency, we also built our own software system which enables us to adapt and change to meet the requirements of our employees to achieve a better user experience.


Who are we looking for?

  • Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patient
  • Someone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Newcastle area
  • Although we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composed
  • People who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problems
  • Flexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescale
  • Those looking for a career in a care profession in their next position
  • Individuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help others
  • People who take pride in the level of customer service they offer
  • Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics

Key duties of a Screener

  • Ensure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
  • Undertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)
  • Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are taken
  • Safely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of view
  • Identify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointment
  • Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic


If this is of interest, please hit apply It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.


Salary:
£20,085.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location:
On the road

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