A trainee post in InHealth Group's Diabetic Eye Screening service, where the holder learns on the job and works towards a Health Screener Diploma. The work centres on taking photographs at the back of patients' eyes to spot diabetic changes, preparing patients, giving pupil-enlarging drops, and flagging anyone who needs urgent referral. The role covers several local clinics, so travel is central, and a full licence and car are required, with occasional evening and weekend work. Once trained, grader, examiner and team leader roles are open to progress into.
What the job involves
- Make patients feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening process
- Complete the screening checklist to keep the environment safe for staff and patients
- Carry out basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to get the best images
- Safely administer pupil-enlarging eye drops and take photographs with the correct field of view
- Identify patients needing urgent onward referral at their screening appointment
- Keep a sufficient stock of consumables to run the clinic
- Travel between clinics and the Programme Office in Tyseley
Skills & knowledge
- Compassion and empathy towards each patient's individual needs
- Ability to take detailed, close-up images of the eye and remain composed
- Adaptable, able to think quickly and resolve problems
- Enjoys working with the public and takes pride in customer service
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinics
Other
- Flexible working week, including occasional evening and weekend work
- Commitment to completing the Health Screener Diploma within the required timescale
- Willingness to travel to screening services in the Dudley and Wolverhampton area
- Interest in a career in a care profession
Nice to have
- Experience in a caring environment or hospital setting
What’s offered
- Paid on-the-job training towards the Health Screener Diploma
- Salary rise on completing the diploma
- Career progression to grader, examiner and team leader roles, with salaries up to £45,000
- Flexibility and strong learning and development opportunities
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
