Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Ophthalmic and Vision Science
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Maternity cover until July 2025)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 430-CC2544A-A-A
- Cyflogwr
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Diabetic Retinopathy (Dept)
- Tref
- Milton Keynes
- Cyflog
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 24/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Failsafe Officer
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Diploma in City and Guilds level three in Diabetic Eye Screening
- To be able to grade retinal images, primary, secondary and arbitration level.
Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of developing colleagues
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Communication
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Specific requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Kirsty Kirby
- Teitl y swydd
- Programme Manager, Diabetic Eye Screening
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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