Trainee Senior Screener

2 weeks ago


Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Please see the person specification for further detail.

  • The post holder will be trained and will work towards becoming a Referral Outcome Grader (ROG).
  • Facilitate the induction programme for all new members of screening/grading staff.
  • Participate in appraisal process and identify own individual development needs.
  • Be a facilitator for the Diploma for Health Screeners.
  • Be compliant with all Trust policies and procedures and attend all mandatory training.
  • Attend external training and conferences as part of CPD.
  • The post holder will be trained to perform a range of investigative and diagnostic screening clinics as required by the National Screening common pathway programme delivery. This includes Slit-Lamp, arbitration and referral outcome grading.
  • Administer eye drops to patients as directed in the Department protocol, being aware of any possible contraindications and side effects.
  • Manage timing of screening clinics for patients aged 12 and over (this will require facetoface consultation with patients, parents and/or carers). A high level of knowledge in the assessment and diagnosis of disease is required and decisionmaking skills are required to determine outcomes and onward referral.
  • Attend mandatory training updates as required.
  • Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
  • Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.


Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.


  • To communicate with the Grading Managers on all aspects of screening/grading, ensuring they are aware of concerns and can provide appropriate clinical guidance.
  • Deal with complex, sensitive, confidential, and contentious information.
  • To use specialist knowledge and advanced communication skills when explaining to patients the importance of Diabetic Eye Screening and the management of longterm conditions.
  • Liaise with staff and managers over a range of issues.
  • To adapt communication styles to deal with difficult situations, including dealing with communication barriers and dealing with verbal aggression.
  • To assist the Grading Managers to develop, write and implement policies for the screening grading procedures across the Programme.
  • To ensure compliance with all local screening and grading procedures and to assist in health education and diabetes awareness events where appropriate.
  • To contribute to WSDESP projects as they arise.
  • To support and contribute to the development and revision of policies and protocols for the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.
  • Use initiative to prioritise own workload, some of which can be of a complex nature, exercising discretion as to the degree of urgency, importance and confidentiality required.
  • To monitor the grading queues and advise the Grading Managers, Programme Manager and/or Clinical Lead if there are concerns regarding the efficient and effective delivery of clinics and grading sessions.
  • To participate in annual Health and Safety checks at all screening locations.
  • To ensure that all screening/grading staff undertake an annual workstation assessment at each workplace.
  • To participate in the regular calibration exercise undertaken on all screening equipment and that any issues are reported to the Grading Manager.
  • The post holder will be trained and will work towards completion of the Slit-Lamp Biomicroscopy through internal accreditation proc


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