Retinal Screener

To contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP). The post holder will provide a service to help prevent the development of blindness through the early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy by providing a high quality systematic screening and grading service throughout Cumbria.
To deliver screening clinics within the locality and also hold a full UK driving license (manual vehicle), to be able to transport the mobile screening equipment to various clinic sites.
To perform detailed retina image analysis to identify any diabetic eye disease and follow service policies for appropriate outcomes.
If not already obtained, the post requires the completion of the Level 3 diploma in Health Screening, to be completed within 18 months of commencement.
The role involves delivering diabetic eye screening through Routine Digital Screening, Digital Surveillance, which includes the use of Optical Coherence Tomography imaging. This is obtained through specialist equipment, where full training will be provided.
The role also involves training and competencies to be able to analyse images of the retina and identify diabetic eye disease as well as other eye conditions.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
**Disclosure and Barring Service**:
**Standard Check**: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
**Enhanced Check**: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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- Subject to eligibility

Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.