2142 - Retinal Screening Photographer

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a positive and flexible team player to work in our very busy Diabetic Eye Screening department for Barnsley and Rotherham. The programme offers diabetic eye screening to over 37,000 people with diabetes in the Barnsley and Rotherham area.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, computer literate and logical thinking you will be well motivated and have a patient centred approach to continue and maintain the reputation of the diabetic eye screening service. The post holder will be undertaking screening clinics and taking retinal photographs across a variation of locations.

Main duties of the job

As a Retinal Photographer you will be screening patients independently within in clinic. This includes undertaking a visual acuity, instilling eye drops and taking retinal photographs. The Diabetic eye screening service will follow national guidance to meet targets and service requirements. You will undertake clinics in a various location across Barnsley and Rotherham. You will have to have use of your own vehicle for work use.

The post holder will have to undertake the Health screener Diploma.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

**Please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9163-2142E-04-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Customer care experience
Experience of dealing with an unpredictable workload
Experience of problem solving and seeking support as necessary.
Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients/customers

Desirable

Previous experience in hospital or community setting or previous experience working in other screening departments or Ophthalmology department
Experience of working independently
Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients/customers with communication barriers
An understanding of the implications of cultural difference and disability to service delivery.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Qualifications

Essential

To have or willing to undertake level 3 Health Screeners Diploma
Basic skills in English and Maths (Level
2 or equivalent)

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety
Knowledge of confidentiality
Clinical governance

Desirable

Knowledge of complaints
Knowledge of current health care issues
Risk Management

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Customer care experience
Experience of dealing with an unpredictable workload
Experience of problem solving and seeking support as necessary.
Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients/customers

Desirable

Previous experience in hospital or community setting or previous experience working in other screening departments or Ophthalmology department
Experience of working independently
Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients/customers with communication barriers
An understanding of the implications of cultural difference and disability to service delivery.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.

Qualifications

Essential

To have or willing to undertake level 3 Health Screeners Diploma
Basic skills in English and Maths (Level
2 or equivalent)

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Health and Safety
Knowledge of confidentiality
Clinical governance

Desirable

Knowledge of complaints
Knowledge of current health care issues
Risk Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.