Job Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!The Team Leader will be responsible for the day to day clinical activities of the screening programme, ensuring robust failsafe processes, screening and grading capacity, management of service staff and oversight of the workforce training, accreditation and competency and strategic and operational management of the nominated Diabetic Eye Screening Programme(s). This will involve working with and across a wide range of stakeholder organisations. The post holder will ensure the programme is delivered in line with national standards, providing an excellent screening service with the ultimate aim of reducing new blindness due to diabetic retinopathy.Qualifications Must be qualified with The City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (or equivalent). Minimum of Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Must hold at least 2 years’ experience in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Grading, with experience of grading at both primary and secondary level.We want to be sure that you are set for success, so these are the key skills we are looking for;Management experience including performance management of teams and individuals alongside an experience of working within diabetic eye screening, healthcare or other people/patient focused services.Ability to show initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks and to use problem solving skills on a daily basis largely unsupervised, sometimes under pressure.Openness to consulting with line managers at all times.Good effective communication skills both written and oral within a multidisciplinary team at all levels and with diabetic patients in a calm, sensitive and reassuring way.Ability to work successfully across professional organisations and with a multitude of stakeholders.IT literate with experience of using bespoke screening database software and a knowledge of information governance.Responsibility for the supervision of other clinical/clerical staff within the programme.Willingness to participate and evidence continuing professional development (CPD).Additional InformationProficiency in Irish language and or any other language is desirable.Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.A full driving licence and preferably your own transport to travel to and from health centres, GP practices and other places of work within the programme area.All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role Garda Vetting may also be required.NEC is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr