Trainee Diabetic Screener

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Main area Diabetic Eye Screener (trainee) Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend and evening work, working within different sites within East and West Sussex) Job  
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Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital, Sussex House Town Brighton Salary £24,937 - £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 03/02/2026

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The Brighton and Sussex NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is looking for an enthusiastic person to train towards being a Diabetic Eye Screener Grader or someone who is already a qualified Screener and/or Grader.

The training involves completion of a two‑year diploma including on‑the‑job support and training. You will be based at Royal Sussex County Hospital and will travel to various healthcare settings within West and East Sussex undertaking screening clinics.

The trainee position will be offered as band 3 for qualified grader band 4 position

You will be able to work both as part of a team and independently in developing and delivering the programme and present excellent communication skills. You will be accountable in carrying out clinical duties associated with the role and are expected to work in line with National Quality Assurance Standards.

A variety of essential tasks alongside screening and grading will be required including data collection and analysis, liaising with a number of internal and external contacts and involvement in service improvement projects, therefore your enthusiasm for a career in Diabetic Eye Screening must be evident.

Post holder will be required to work some evening and weekend clinics. It is essential to have the use of a car and a full UK driver licence.

The trainee Screener is a key member of the screening team responsible for the effective delivery of a diabetic eye screening and grading…