Overview
This position is a permanent contract for Cavan and surrounding counties. We are hiring for a Retinal Technicians role in Cavan and surrounding areas. The role involves Eye Photography, used to identify the damage to the retina that can be caused by complications of Diabetes. Experience is not essential, so this could be a really great opportunity for someone looking to take a step into healthcare, or someone already working in the Healthcare space who would like to develop their skillset. You’ll be supported by a professional team as you move toward becoming a specialist in this space.
Our Team
You’ll be part of the national programme, working alongside our Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and Team Leaders, while being supported by the administration team, programme manager and clinical lead. All of our team are already (or on their way to being) subject matter experts in Retinopathy, so you’ll have support when needed.
Responsibilities
* Perform Eye Photography to identify retinal damage caused by diabetes complications as part of the Retinal Screening programme.
* Collaborate with the national programme team and contribute to patient care and outcomes.
Qualifications
* Experience is not required
* A Full Clean Irish driver’s licence and safe place to store company vehicle
* A passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes
* Being IT literate is a must – word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office
* Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks, as well as using problem-solving skills
* A great work ethic and a proactive approach are essential, as you’ll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period
* Excellent communication skills at all levels
Additional Information
* A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions
Other Information
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.
* All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
* Depending on the nature of the role Garda Vetting may also be required.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
NEC Care, part of the NEC Health division, delivers the national diabetic eye screening programme. Our mission, vision and values are to provide people-centric services that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of those we serve by working to achieve excellence in service delivery. Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
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