Vision Screener
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Huntingdon, PE29 7HN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9448-24-0194 |
Summary
Job Purpose: To provide easy access, countywide vision screening services for the early detection of amblyopia (Lazy Eye) at an age where treatment has the potential to improve vision. To improve uptake of screening in populations at high risk of visual defects. To liaise with Schools regarding planning and completing sessions. To undertake the screening of individual pupils, record the results and send the results home to parents. To accurately record screening results onto the clinical record. To provide a high standard of care. Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will work with a fellow vision Screener to undertake the school based vision screening for all eligible reception pupils in Cambridgeshire. Recording the results onto the electronic clinical record, record the results onto a feedback letter for parents and send these results home with the child on the day of screening. The post holder will liaise with the schools regarding planning and booking sessions and follow-up sessions, undertake the sessions as planned and refer those pupils that fail the screening to follow on care appropriately. To ensure the schools receive consent letters to send to families in a timely manner and monitor the op-out returns prior to the screening session. To receive class lists from the schools and ensure all pupils where consent has been withdrawn is not screening. Deal with all telephone enquiries from schools/parents in relation to the vision screening and signpost them to relevant support as appropriate. To be able to prioritise workload according to the needs of the programme. The post holder will liaise with colleagues and other members of the multi agency team as necessary to ensure colleagues are aware of any changes to pupils needs. Undertake training to develop new skills and maintain/update existing skills. Communication To communicate effectively with the schools regarding information relating to the screening process and feedback following the screening session. Maintain relationships with schools and lead orthoptist. Assist with providing information and data for reports as requested for performance meetings. To be able to work as part of a team across Cambridgeshire.