Diabetic Eye Screener/Patient Liaison Officer & Admin Assistant

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the Cheshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as a Diabetic Eye Screener. This is a rewarding and essential role, helping to prevent sight loss by delivering high‑quality retinal screening to people living with diabetes. You will also provide valuable support to our administration team to ensure the smooth running of day‑to‑day operations.

Working as part of a rota, the successful applicant will spend part of the week based at Alsager Health Centre, supporting our Administration Team. For the remainder of the week, you will travel to one of our 18 community screening venues across Cheshire, running clinics independently. Travel time is included in clinic templates, and travel expenses are paid.

Screeners work 08:30am–16:30pm, with a half‑hour lunch break, and complete one late clinic per month (18.00/18.30pm finish but later start time). We ideally require someone who can work Monday and Friday, although working days can be discussed at interview.

Previous experience in healthcare, optometry, or screening is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. If you do not hold a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners, you will initially be appointed at Band 2 until all training and accreditation requirements are completed.

Please note the salary advertised is the full‑time salary and this job role is part time (30 hours per week).

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Carry out a basic sight test and administer eye drops.
• Operate retinal cameras to capture high‑quality retinal images and/or OCT machines to obtain OCT scans.
• Explain screening procedures clearly and professionally, ensuring patients feel supported, informed, and at ease.
• Maintain accurate records and upload images to the screening software.
• Set up and run clinics across various community sites independently, ensuring equipment is used safely and trouble shooting any issues.
• Answer telephone calls and book appointments.
• Support administrative tasks, including data entry and reporting.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• A friendly, patient‑focused approach, with the ability to put people at ease.
• Confidence using computers and a willingness to learn new systems.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a small, supportive team.
• A reliable and strong work ethic with the ability to travel to different clinic locations as required.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.