Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as a Diabetic Eye Screener. This is a rewarding and essential role, helping to prevent sight loss by delivering high‑quality retinal screening to people living with diabetes. You will also provide valuable support to our administration team to ensure the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations.

Working as part of a rota, the successful applicant will spend part of the week based at Alsager Health Centre, supporting our Administration Team. For the remainder of the week, you will travel to one of our 18 community screening venues across Cheshire, running clinics independently. Travel time is included in clinic templates, and travel expenses are paid.

Screeners work 08:30am–16:30pm, with a half‑hour lunch break, and complete one late clinic per month (18.00/18.30pm finish but later start time). We ideally require someone who can work Monday and Friday, although working days can be discussed at interview.

Previous experience in healthcare, optometry, or screening is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you do not hold a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners, you will initially be appointed at Band 2 until all training and accreditation requirements are completed.

Please note the salary advertised is the full‑time salary and this job role is part time (30 hours per week).

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

Main duties include

• Carry out a basic sight test and administer eye drops
• Operate retinal cameras and/or OCT scan machines
• Explain screening procedures clearly and professionally, ensuring patients feel supported and informed
• Maintain accurate records and upload images to the screening software
• Set up and run clinics across community sites independently, ensuring equipment is used safely, trouble shooting any issues
• Answer calls and book appointments
• Support administrative tasks, including data entry and reporting

Our ideal candidate has 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• A friendly, patient‑focused approach
• Confidence using computers and a willingness to learn new systems
• To work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team
• Reliable and strong work ethic
• Ability to travel to different clinic locations as required

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important that you have a min 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, therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker 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.