Job Opportunity: Diabetic Eye Screening Support Role in Cork
We are seeking full-time and part-time professionals to support diabetic eye screening teams in County Cork, with schedules Monday to Friday only.
1. Assess patients using indirect ophthalmoscopy and grade according to established protocols.
2. Contribute to the patient's pathway through screening and grading, ensuring proper triage and timely upload of patient information.
3. Maintain adherence to all current and future company policies and procedures.
4. Perform administrative tasks as needed, remaining adaptable to the evolving needs of the local programme and the company.
5. Engage in continuous professional development through courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, and online sessions.
6. Emphasize a patient-centric approach to deliver exceptional care within the diabetic eye screening programme.
7. Support local and national initiatives in administration, audits, quality control, and service improvement to surpass national standards and performance indicators.
The role covers County Cork and surrounding areas, including mobile clinics.
Key Requirements
* CORU Registered Optometrist
* Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Experience with data entry and computer applications
* Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and solve problems independently, often under pressure
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with multidisciplinary teams and patients, demonstrating calmness, sensitivity, and reassurance
* Experience working with the public
* Ability to adhere to policies on patient confidentiality and infection control after training
* Full, clean driving license and own transport preferred for travel within the programme area
* Proficiency in Irish or other languages is desirable
This role requires disclosure of any cautions or convictions and an enhanced DBS check upon appointment and every three years.
Additonal Benefits
Employees enjoy access to a company-funded Group Pension Plan with excellent employer contributions.