Diabetic Eye Screener
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Wellingborough, NN8 1LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic team as a Screener for the Northamptonshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. Can you demonstra...
The post holder will be expected to work Monday - Friday and have the flexibility to work weekdays between the hours of 8.00am - 7:30pm. The post holder will be expected to work a minimum of one evening clinic per week and one Saturday (8am to 4pm) per month on a rota basis.
- customer focused with excellent interpersonal skills
- willingness to learn
- organised and able to prioritise tasks
- good problem-solving skills
- able to work under pressure
- any previous experience working with the public is ideal
- minimum of 5 GCSEs including grades A-C in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent
- a full driving licence and your own transport is essential
The Diabetic Eye Screening team currently has 28 team members and is a multidisciplinary team, comprising administration, failsafe, management, screeners, graders and Clinical Lead. We have set Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to meet and we aim to screen a minimum of 75% of our cohort of diabetic patients on an annual basis. We have trained grading staff within the team who assess the images taken by the screeners and refer onwards to the 2 acute Hospital Eye Services if deemed necessary.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office Suite and screening software
- Accurate and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and customer service
- Ability to work alone with limited supervision
- Prioritising workload
Desirable: - Using own initiative; - Able to promote and adapt new working practices
Experience
Essential: - NHS experience; - Working in a clinic environment with patients
Desirable: - Running own clinics; - Previous experience of screening programmes
Qualifications
Essential
- To work towards Health Service Diploma and achieve
- Educated to A level and evidence of further education
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable: - Health Service Diploma; - Educated to degree level
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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