Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician

This is a 6 month fixed term contract.

The Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician will provide support to the DESP team leader/programme manager with training and development of the screening/grading team by actively  encouraging staff development. They will be key in assisting with daily team coordination and  programme performance improvements.  

The post holder will ensure that they deliver their role in line with national standards,  providing an excellent screening service with the ultimate aim of reducing new blindness due  to diabetic retinopathy. 

• They will regularly screen patients in line with company policy and national guidance, ensuring these skills are regularly exercised and service is provided to the highest possible standard. They should act a model retinal technician and lead by example.
• Over see the induction and training of all new members of staff locally and support the process in other teams where necessary. 
• Undertake and review skills and competency assessments for all retinal technicians ensuring all are reviewed for compliance at least twice a year. Under take annual appraisals for members of the team and support in the appraisal process for other team members when necessary.
• To be responsible for the upkeep and management of programme equipment to ensure  technical maintenance policies are followed and undertaken to reduce poor quality  images. The Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician should also coordinate with the relevant  person(s) to report any areas of fault or failure immediately when identified.  
• Maintain staff rota, assist with administration tasks, coordinate, record and submit  staff leave and other monthly requirements including collation of team expenses and  other tasks of this nature. 
• The Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician is directly responsible for the management,  development and organisation of a team of Diabetic Retinal Technicians and their performance within the role and team.
• The Senior Diabetic Retinal Technician will support Programme Manager/Team Leader  ensuring the achievement of service objectives and KPI’s, including training and  competency of the workforce.
• Direct impact on organisation reputation with stakeholders including  commissioners, healthcare professionals and service users.