NHSJobs.com

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

JOB SUMMARY

To provide a safe and secure Diabetic Eye Screening Service to the diabetic population in the Lancashire area, in accordance with National and company policies and procedures, with the aim of reducing new blindness due to diabetic retinopathy.

Work as a team member of the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

Delivering diabetic eye screening to eligible clients aged 12 and over across the Lancashire programme from community locations, which includes pre-screening patients, eye drop instillation and carrying out digital photography

Provide assistance as required in clerical tasks at the grading centre

MAIN DUTIES

1. Work independently and be responsible for managing own workload, time and priorities.
2. Be accountable for own decisions and actions.
3. Recognise when to seek further advice, and seek advice appropriately.

Screening/Digital photography

1. Deliver digital photographic retinal screening to patients with diabetes aged 12 and over registered with an East Lancashire General Practice.
2. Drive to screening location.
3. Install mobile equipment at designated screening location in accordance with proper and safe use, identified protocols and the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and of the designated screening location.
4. Set up the allocated room(s) as required and in accordance with proper and safe use, identified protocols and the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and of the designated screening location.
5. Conduct Diabetic Eye Screening sessions in accordance with proper and safe practice, national standards, and identified protocols and with the operational policies of both the Lancashire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme and National policies and procedures.
6. Uninstall mobile equipment and leave allocated room(s) in a proper and safe condition as according to local protocols and operational policies.
7. Explain the screening procedure to each patient according to National and local policy and procedures
8. Confirm and record electronically patients’ identity and demographic information
9. Obtain and record electronically appropriate consent to screening and information sharing, according to National and local policy and procedures
10. Ascertain that the patient is suitable for digital photographic screening in accordance with protocols.  Record this information electronically.
11. Help patients prepare for screening by providing reassurance and information as required according to National and local policy and procedures
12. Perform visual acuity testing protocols and record the results electronically, according to National and local policy and procedures.
13. Explaining possible side effects to the patient of the Tropicamide 1% eye drops and give leaflet to patient. Ask patient if they have had a contra-indication to eye drops in the past, according to National and local policy and procedures
14. Explain driving policy to patients before instilling eye drops, according to National and local policy and procedures.
15. Instil mydriatic eye-drops according to National and local policy and procedures, being aware of contra-indications and possible side-effects, and record relevant information electronically.
16. Capture digital retinal images according to National and local policy and procedures.  Ensure images are correctly stored and labelled.  Record additional relevant information electronically and/or on paper.
17.  To triage digital images according to National and local policy and procedures.
18. Educate patients according to National and local policy and procedures and expertise on the importance of Diabetic Eye Screening and encourage participation in screening
19. local Programme delivery
20. results/follow-up arrangements
21. what should happen next when images suggest cause for concern
22. Respond appropriately according to National and local policy and procedures to any sudden unexpected event. e.g. hypoglycaemic episodes, collapse, injury.
23. To attend and participate in monthly Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting