Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmic and Vision Science
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover until July 2025)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC2544A-A-A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Diabetic Retinopathy (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Failsafe Officer
Band 5
Job overview
Failsafe Officer (Maternity Cover)
Department: Diabetic Eye Screening Service
Band 5 £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a 12-month maternity cover position as a Failsafe Officer in our Diabetic Eye Screening Service. This role is perfect for someone with experience in diabetic eye screening who is looking to step into a more senior role and take on additional responsibilities.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care within our expanding service. If you are passionate about diabetic eye screening and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.
Interview date: 6/8/2024
Main duties of the job
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss in the working age population. The condition is caused when diabetes affects the small blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that acts rather like the film in a camera. The NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme aims to reduce the risk of sight loss among people with diabetes by the early detection and treatment, if needed, of diabetic retinopathy
This role will ensure that all patients requiring treatment and further intervention receives timely appointments as well as investigating any reasons why patients have not attended. In addition to this, the successful candidate will give arbitration level grading to around 2000 patients.
Working for our organisation
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent
- Diploma in City and Guilds level three in Diabetic Eye Screening
- To be able to grade retinal images, primary, secondary and arbitration level.
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in City and Guilds level three in Diabetic Eye Screening
- To be able to grade retinal images, primary, secondary and arbitration level.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Thorough understanding of screening pathway
- Significant knowledge of diabetic eye disease and failsafe processes
- Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues including national and local policy drivers
- Knowledge of current NHS Agenda
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership with a strong focus on timely delivery of outcomes and achievements
- Strong analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Ability to interpret and analyse complex employment information
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kirsty Kirby
- Job title
- Programme Manager, Diabetic Eye Screening
- Email address
- [email protected]
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