Diabetic Screener; Photographer

Overview

NEC Care, part of the NEC Health division, delivers the national diabetic eye screening programme. This is a permanent, full-time post and the successful candidate will be working 37.5 hours across 5 days per week. NEC Care aims to provide people-centric services that improve health and wellbeing by delivering excellence in service delivery. South West London (SWL) DESP provides retinal screening clinics and image grading to people with diabetes in the boroughs of South West London.

We are commissioned by Public Health England to provide retinal screening on behalf of the NHS and our service is compliant with the National Service Framework (NSF) and National Screening Committee (NSC) guidance, standards and objectives.

Our screeners are essential to NEC Care, spending time on the ground to help patients live healthier lives. As a retinal screener, you will run local clinics, photograph patients  eyes, and assess for diabetic retinopathy. You should be empathetic and able to discuss health and eye images with patients daily. You will receive training and then work largely unsupervised in a sometimes pressured environment, so a calm, focused approach is essential.

We want you to be customer- and people-focused and passionate about delivering an exceptional service at all times.

• Run local retinal screening clinics and photograph patients' eyes to assess for diabetic retinopathy.
• Talk to patients about their health and eye images with empathy and clarity.
• Work with training and then operate largely unsupervised in a busy environment.
• Be customer- and people-focused and commit to delivering an exceptional service at all times.

• This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to join the healthcare sector, including those with little to no experience, who have strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and complete the necessary qualification(s).
• 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.

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (option to add family members at additional cost).
• 25 days paid holiday with option to buy/sell.
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (option to increase cover at additional cost).
• A Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%.
• Flexible benefits to suit individual needs.
• Employee assistance programme available; support across life areas.
• All colleagues get free access to Linked In Learning with extensive course options.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.

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