Social network you want to login/join with:There are full-time and part-time opportunities available. Monday to Friday with no weekend work - looking to support our diabetic eye screening teams in and around Limerick county.To assess patients using indirect ophthalmoscopy techniques and grade in accordance with the grading protocol.To contribute to the patient’s pathway through the screening/grading process, ensuring patients are triaged directly in accordance with company policy and that patient information is downloaded daily.To operate in accordance with all current and future company policies and procedures.To undertake administrative tasks as required, while being flexible to the changing needs of the local programme and the company.All staff are expected to pursue personal development through accredited courses, meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and online sessions.To prioritize patient care and provide the best possible service within the diabetic eye screening programme.To support the local programme and wider company in administration, audits, quality control, and service improvement to surpass national standards and performance indicators.The role covers County Limerick and surrounding counties, including mobile clinics.QualificationsCORU Registered Optometrist.Computer literate – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Experience with computer applications and accurate data input.Ability to show initiative, prioritize tasks, and solve problems independently, often under pressure.Effective written and oral communication skills within a multidisciplinary team and with patients, in a calm, sensitive, and reassuring manner.Previous experience working with the public.Ability to comply with policies/protocols related to patient confidentiality and infection control after training.Full, clean driving license and preferably personal transport for travel within the programme area.Proficiency in Irish or other languages is desirable.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will need to disclose any cautions or convictions and undergo an enhanced DBS check upon employment and every three years.Additional InformationEmployees are entitled to a company-funded Group Pension Plan with employer contributions.
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