- 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
- 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.
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- To have or willing to undertake level 3 Health Screeners Diploma
- Basic skills in English and Maths (Level
- 2 or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Clinical governance
- Knowledge of complaints
- Knowledge of current health care issues
- Risk Management
2142 - Retinal Screening Photographer - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for apositive and flexible team player to work in our very busy Diabetic EyeScreening department for Barnsley and Rotherham. The programme offers diabeticeye screening to over 37,000 people with diabetes in the Barnsley and Rotherhamarea.
We are looking for an individual withexcellent communication skills, computer literate and logical thinking you willbe well motivated and have a patient centred approach to continue and maintainthe reputation of the diabetic eye screening service. The post holder will beundertaking screening clinics and taking retinal photographs across a variationof locations.
Main duties of the job
As a Retinal Photographer you will be screening patientsindependently within in clinic. This includes undertaking a visual acuity, instillingeye drops and taking retinal photographs. The Diabetic eye screening servicewill follow national guidance to meet targets and service requirements. Youwill undertake clinics in a various location across Barnsley and Rotherham. Youwill have to have use of your own vehicle for work use.
The post holder will have to undertake the Health screenerDiploma.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, 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.
Certificatesof Sponsorship
We welcomeapplications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilledworker or health & care visa route.
**Please note funding for travel and associatedrelocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**
Please see further details below.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person SpecificationExperience
Essential
Desirable
Values based questions
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
Desirable