Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

Are you compassionate, organised, and committed to making a difference? We are looking for a multifaceted individual to join our team in a dual role as Diabetic Eye Screener and Administration Assistant.

You will deliver high-quality retinal screening services to patients with diabetes and support our administration team to keep day-to-day operations running efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital part in preventing sight loss and ensuring a smooth, positive experience for patients.

Your time will be split between:

• Alsager Health Centre (estimate twice a week) supporting administration tasks.
• Community screening across East and West Cheshire (estimate twice a week) as per a rota. We pay travel expenses and account for travel time to each of our venues. 

Flexibility is essential, as this balance may vary week to week.

We are looking for: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Hours per week: 30

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Complete a basic visual acuity test and administer eye drops.
• Operate a retinal camera to take retinal images and/or an OCT machine to take an OCT scan.
• Recognise signs of Diabetic Retinopathy to triage images into the correct grading queue.
• Provide clear, reassuring information to patients during appointments.
• Work collaboratively to meet programme targets and quality standards.
• Manage patient appointments and maintain accurate records.
• Support data entry and reporting tasks.
• Contact patients who are overdue screening and encourage attendance.
• Problem solve should any issues arise.
• Support service users with additional needs/communication requirements

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

In accordance with UK Immigration Policy, this role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.