Diabetic Eye Screener/grader

Overview To be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service. Values Include: We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that provide an opportunity to share, collaborate and grow together. Respect: We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek out best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas. Improve: We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose. Responsibilities The post holder will carry out accurate visual acuity testing of patients. Correctly administer anaesthetic and dilation eye drops prior to retinal photography according to departmental protocol. Be aware of possible undesirable effects of dilating drops and provide patient education regarding these. Take high‑quality, correctly aligned photographs, guiding eye position using external fixation where possible. Accurately grade images according to screening programme requirements, sending results to patients and their GPs as directed by the clinical lead. Deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully whilst maintaining confidentiality. Work evening and weekend hours in this role (for a Trainee Diabetic eye screener). Agenda for Change conditions will apply. Qualifications and Experience Previous photographic and/or diagnostic imaging experience is desirable. Applicants may be considered for a temporary position, with duration specified in the advert. If the vacancy becomes permanent, the successful applicant may not need to re‑apply and can be slotted into the role on a permanent basis if appropriate. Internal applicants applying for a temporary working arrangement should see the attached notes on secondments. Benefits and Working Arrangements Flexibility: We understand the importance of balancing work and home life and are committed to supporting flexible working for our staff wherever possible. High‑Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary, with a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum of £2,121 per annum pro rata. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We want to create a workforce which represents the communities we serve. We are on a journey to become a more inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background. In particular we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities, and candidates from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds who are currently under‑represented in various parts of our workforce. We are a Disability Confident employer and have achieved our status in 2019. We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact us by emailing example@example.com. We are proud to support our UK armed forces by supporting Reservists, Cadet Instructors, Veterans and military spouses/partners into employment and offering supportive policies that value their contribution to the community and to our Trust. We are committed to being a carer‑friendly environment, addressing the complex needs of families with caring responsibilities. In partnership with Carers in Hertfordshire, all our working carers have access to support from recruitment. We are also a member of Carers UK, providing resources to make balancing work and caring easier. Our Hospitals The Lister Hospital, Stevenage New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City Hertford County, Hertford Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood King's Trust Support If you’re aged between 16 and 30 years old, you can get FREE employability support from The King's Trust. The Trust will help build your CV and cover letter, offer advice and top tips for future interviews and support you with research about working in the NHS. Please contact Enquiries.H&[email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr