Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and conscientious Diabetic Eye Screener/Patient Liaison Officer to join the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. We invite all our eligible population for screening to ensure the early detection and appropriate monitoring/ treatment of diabetic retinopathy in a bid to reduce sight loss. 

The post holder will need to be confident, friendly and have an excellent rapport with service users. The role requires you to work independently  within a community based environment, however you will be part of a supportive team.  You will be someone who enjoys patient contact and who can make visits to our clinics a positive experience for service users. 

Please note, if you are already a qualified diabetic eye screener, you will commence as a Band 3. If you are not a qualified diabetic eye screener, you will commence as a Band 2 and will be supported to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.  We welcome applications from unqualified applicants.

Hours per week: 37.5 - 08.30am-16.30pm with a half hour lunch break

*PLEASE NOTE THE ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS*

Main duties of the job

Around four days a week will be spent running screening clinics in the community as part of a rota. Applicants should be flexible and happy to travel across Cheshire as required by the service. We pay travel expenses and account for travel time to each of our venues. 

Around once a week, the post holder will work from home contacting patients who are overdue a screening appointment and encouraging them to attend, therefore a good telephone manner is paramount.

• Travel to the screening location and arrive punctually to start clinic.
• Establish a rapport with patients and explain the diabetic eye screening process.
• Complete a basic visual acuity test.
• 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.
• Problem solve should any issues arise.
• Support service users with additional needs/communication requirements.
• Call patients to encourage attendance.

As we cover a large population, the successful applicant can either be based at Alsager Health Centre (head office) or The Fountains in Chester, dependent on home address in order to work out expenses.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, 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.