NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday, 3 days - Negotiable
The retinal screening Slit Lamp Examiner is responsible for carrying out Slit lamp Examinations and Level 2 Grading of diabetic patients screening photographs. The Slit Lamp examiner will be responsible for completing their appointed clinics. The service deals with a high turnover of diabetic patients. NHS GG&C currently have over 85,000 diabetic patients registered. The service operates from multiple sites across GG&C Health Board. The successful candidate would be expected to rotate across sites. A driving licence is preferred.
The Slit Lamp Examiner is responsible for the smooth running of their clinics. The Slit Lamp Examiner works independently after a period of supervision and screening programme training with management support provided by the Service Manager, clinical coordinator, lead clinician and associate specialist as required.
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the Service Manager, Ophthalmologist and Lead Clinician to ensure effective utilisation of specialised equipment and supplies and to ensure high quality screening services are delivered to the patient.
A driving licence is preferred. The post holder will be expected to complete the National Diabetic Eye Screening qualification relevant to their role and ongoing training, verification processes and internal/external validation processes. g EQA
Informal contact: Fiona Heggie, Service Manager, 0141 201 3905, Fiona.Heggie@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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