Diabetic Eye Screener - Diabetic Eye Screening Department

May sponsor Glasgow Full-time Posted 1 day ago

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

The Retinal Screening Photographer is responsible for providing high-quality retinal photography for people with diabetes across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Working across a variety of locations including fixed screening sites, GP surgeries, mobile screening units, prisons and other healthcare settings, the postholder plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

The role involves working independently following a period of training, ensuring clinics run smoothly, and contributing to the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred screening service. The postholder will work closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Ophthalmologists and Lead Clinicians to ensure national screening standards and protocols are met.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent Role - 29.19 Hours
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Hours worked over 4 negotiable working days

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry out retinal photography for people with diabetes, including obtaining patient consent, measuring visual acuity, administering mydriatic eye drops in line with Patient Group Directions, and ensuring high-quality image capture.

They will be responsible for preparing clinic rooms and mobile screening vehicles, maintaining and cleaning specialist equipment, managing stock supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures.

The role also includes importing and exporting patient data and retinal images, supporting clinic administration, booking appointments, maintaining patient confidentiality, and assisting with the running and upkeep of mobile screening vehicles.

Following an initial period in post, the successful candidate will undertake training towards Level 1 Image Grading and contribute to the recording and documentation of screening activity in line with agreed care pathways and quality standards.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Experience as a retinal screening photographer.
Completion of National Screening Modules:
- HC1: Confirm that the patient and equipment are ready for screening.
- HC2: Measure visual acuity.
- HC3: Instil eye drops to dilate pupils.
- HC4: Obtain retinal images.
- HC9: Arrange appointments to suit patient and organisational needs.
- HC10: Receive individuals and carers attending appointments.
- HC11: Diabetes.
Evidence of competency through a Personal Learning Log and portfolio.
Experience working in a health or social care environment.
Driver's licence essential for the role
Good manual dexterity.
Experience using digital imaging equipment and cameras.
Competent in the use of IT systems, PCs and software applications.
Effective communication, reporting and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working across multiple service locations.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
Enhanced pay for working public holidays
NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Fiona Heggie, Service Manager, 0141 201 3905, Fiona.Heggie@nhs.scot
Matthew Gray, Clinical Coordinator, 0141 201 3905, Matthew.Gray2@nhs.scot
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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