Diabetic Retinal Screener | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7811668/430-CC26-684A |
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Diabetic Retinal Screener
Department: Diabetic Eye Screening Programme
Band 3
Hours: 37.5
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Diabetic Retinal Screener to join our Diabetic Eye Screening Programme at Milton Keynes University Hospital. You will play an important role in helping to prevent avoidable sight loss by providing high quality retinal screening to people with diabetes across Milton Keynes and surrounding community locations.
The post holder will undertake retinal imaging clinics, prepare and support patients through the screening process, capture high quality retinal images using specialist equipment, and accurately record patient information in line with national screening standards. You will provide a professional, reassuring and patient focused service, ensuring individuals feel informed and supported throughout their appointment.
This is a community facing role that involves travelling between screening sites. You will work both independently and as part of a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering safe, effective and timely care.
Development opportunities
This role offers comprehensive training in retinal imaging and screening pathways, with opportunities to gain nationally recognised competencies. There is scope to develop within the screening programme and wider clinical support roles, with ongoing supervision and continuing professional development encouraged.
Interview date: 12.03.2026
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About you
We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who enjoys working directly with patients. You will be organised, reliable and have strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow clinical protocols and use IT systems confidently for data entry and record keeping.
Experience in a healthcare, customer service or patient facing environment is essential. Previous ophthalmic or screening experience is desirable but not required, as full training and accreditation within the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme will be provided. A willingness to learn, develop new skills and work flexibly across sites is important.
The post holder will deliver safe, effective and patient centred screening clinics across hospital and community settings, ensuring national screening standards, quality assurance requirements and local performance targets are consistently achieved.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Communication and relationship skills
•Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, carers and relatives, explaining procedures and providing reassurance
• Support patients who may be anxious, elderly, visually impaired or have communication barriers
• Liaise effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to ensure smooth clinic delivery
• Provide clear written and electronic documentation
Analytical skills
• Assess image quality and determine whether images meet screening standards
• Identify issues that may require repeat imaging or referral in line with protocols
• Exercise judgement when prioritising workload and responding to clinic issues
Planning and organisation skills
• Plan, organise and set up community and hospital-based screening clinics
• Manage own caseload and schedule to meet service targets
• Prepare, transport and set up specialist equipment safely
• Respond flexibly to changes in demand or clinic arrangements
Responsibility, patient or client care
• Undertake retinal photography using specialist fundus cameras
• Prepare patients for screening and obtain consent
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Mar 2026