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Trainee Diabetic Eye Screener

2 months ago


Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

To communicate with the Grading Manager on all aspects of screening, ensuring they are aware of concerns and can provide appropriate clinical guidance Dealing with complex and sensitive information To use diabetic eye screening knowledge and excellent communication skills when explaining to patients the importance of Diabetic Eye Screening Liaising 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 overcome barriers to communication with patients such as learning difficulties, dementia, and language barriers and treat patients with empathy and always adopt a professional approach Support effective communication with all members of the team through emailing and telephone calls/conversations To adopt a problem-solving approach and to use best judgement and analysis in order to identify solutions to challenges day-to-day Using initiative and judgement to raise issues with the Grading Manager and/or Programme Manager where there are concerns regarding any aspect of the screening functions 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 To perform image capture (screening) within the screening clinics as required by the National Screening common pathway programme delivery. Administer eye drops to patients as directed in the Department protocol, being aware of any possible contra-indications and side effects To manage timing of screening clinics for patients aged 12 and over (this will require face-to-face consultation with patients, parents and/or carers). A high level of knowledge in the assessment of disease is required and decision-making skills are required to determine outcomes and onward referral To accurately record clinical observations on electronic patient record system (Vector) observing data protection and use of computerised appointment systems. Continually develop comprehensive specialist knowledge and competence To carry out screening test under occasionally unpleasant conditions such as close examination of patients with poor hygiene To ensure all patients/carers and others are treated with dignity and respect Responsible for ensuring that all relevant equipment required for screening is maintained at an acceptable level for all screening locations worked at To maintain sufficient stocks of consumables to ensure smooth flow of the clinics To participate in the appraisal process and identify own individual development needs To be compliant with all Trust policies and procedures and attend all mandatory training Required to work independently at times, with the support of the Grading Manager, Programme Manager and Clinical Lead Full driving license and access to own vehicle as it is essential for travel to outreach clinics as public transport is not available at some screening locations Contribute to the general aims and responsibilities of the Trust and the WSDESP and undertake other duties that may be reasonably requested of the post-holder to facilitate the smooth running of the Programme


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