Job overview

The Ophthalmology Department aims to provide robust, high quality failsafe systems in order to support the Diabetic Screening Service, the Age Related Macular Degeneration Service and general retinal and Glaucoma services.

The above services are extremely complex and we are seeking an enthusiastic organised individual to work within an existing team to continue to support our patients who are referred into the hospital eye services from primary care and organise timely treatments, diagnostic investigations and follow-up appointments for patients already on specialist pathways of care. This is crucial in order to optimize the individual patient’s visual outcome, ensuring quality care and clinical safety.

You should be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Maths and there is an expectation for the successful candidate to complete NVQ level 3 in retinal screening unit’s 1,2 & 9.  Relevant certificates should be brought to interview.

Please note this role does not meet the Home Office criteria  for the Trust to be able to offer a certificate of sponsorship, therefore any applications that require sponsorship will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

You must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work well autonomously as well as part of a team. Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills are essential requirements of this post together with previous database management and good levels of IT knowledge.

 Within our directorate we believe that supported learning and the development of our staff is the key to our success and yours. A development programme will be available to the successful candidate ensuring personal and professional growth in the new role.

Working for our organisation

In the Eye Centre we have bikers, runners, video game heroes, movie buffs, music lovers, home bakers, keep fit-ers, readers, writers, travellers, artists, crafters, food lovers, DIY-ers, ice-skaters, pet lovers and every other variety of people!  We have family people, single people, diverse people, happy people.  You’ll find friends here and we’re sure you’ll find your place within this diverse team!

 Chesterfield Royal is a friendly Hospital with a real community feel, we try our best to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and supported.  The hospital is set in lovely grounds – ideal for just being able to get out and stretch your legs during your working day! The team in the Eye Centre are friendly, we’re a down to earth bunch who about all are passionate about caring for our patients, and we welcome anyone new to the team, or as we call it “Eye Centre Family” – that’s why we believe it makes The Eye Centre a great place to work.

 We value all our staff and believe it’s important to involve everyone in our decision making and ask for ideas and suggestions to make improvements. We don’t always get things right first time, but we listen and learn from our mistakes to make sure we’re always making improvements and a positive difference for staff that work here.

 The Health and Wellbeing of our staff is at the heart of what we do, and we offer a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to all members of our team.  

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

COVID19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

 UK Points-based immigration system

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.  Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.  Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form.  Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.  Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be  eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications 

Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.

If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.

This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

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