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Job overview

We are looking for a proficient, friendly, conscientious Administrator who works well within in a team to join the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP).  

The aim of the Cheshire DESP is to reduce the risk of sight loss amongst people with diabetes by inviting all eligible people for screening to ensure the early detection and appropriate monitoring and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.  

Applicants should be computer literate and have a good knowledge of Excel, with the ability to pick up new computer systems and ways of working easily.  Applicants should have a courteous telephone manner and should be able to prioritise and manage their own workload. It is very important that applicants have attention to detail and have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

A knowledge of NHS computer systems, diabetic eye screening and Optomize would be desirable but not essential. 

Please be aware:

If an Applicant does not have a Level 3 City and Guilds Certificate in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Administration then the post holder will start as a Band 2 until a competency framework has been completed. They will then progress to a Band 3.

Hours per week: 35.  We propose a working pattern of (Monday-Thursday  08:30-16:30 with a half hour lunch break and  Friday 08.30-13.30).

Main duties of the job

Tasks include maintaining an accurate database of patients who need to be screened, providing a telephone service to patients and other healthcare professionals, data inputting, completing audits, booking appointments and making referrals to the hospital eye service.

Other tasks include managing the post and maintaining failsafe by ensuring patients are seen in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.