Retinal Screener / Photographer Sutton in Ashfield
Job description
The North Nottinghamshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme are looking to recruit a qualified Retinal Screener/Photographer on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
The successful candidate will mainly carry out retinal imaging at the Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre in Kirkby In Ashfield but may occasionally be asked to screen at other locations.
The candidate will be required to have successfully completed the Diploma in Health Screening - Diabetic Eye to enable them to undertake the interpretation of retinal images in line with national and local protocols.
To provide a comprehensive Diabetic Eye Screening Service, including retinal imaging.
To carry out visual acuity testing and administer prescribed eye drops to patients in accordance with trust policy and national guidelines.
To image diabetic patients in the community and hospital, using a non-mydriatic camera in accordance with strict NSC guidelines.
To ensure the retinal images are securely saved.
Provide an efficient, safe and confidential service to all patients.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.
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