School Vision Screener

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our current screener to provide the school vision screening service across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. You will be testing the visual acuity of children between the age of 4- 5 years within reception year at the schools within the county.

You will hold a NVQ in Health and Social Care or Education and have some experience of working with children.

The post is based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, but you will be expected to travel to schools anywhere within Cornwall. You must therefore have a current full, clean driving licence and have access to your own car.

This post forms part of the orthoptic team, within the ophthalmology service.

This is a part time post working 20 hours per week term time only over 4 days.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assessing the visual acuity of children aged between 4-5 years old, within the primary school setting using a LogMAR visual acuity test.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.