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Overview This position is a 12 month fixed term contract for Donegal and surrounding counties. We are hiring for a great opportunity within our Retinal Technicians team for Donegal and surrounding counties for a 12 month fixed term role. The role involves Eye Photography, used to identify the damage to the retina that can be caused by complications of Diabetes. Experience is not essential, so this could be a great opportunity for someone looking to take a step into healthcare, or someone already working in the healthcare space who would like to develop their skillset. We have a professional team who will support you every step of the way towards becoming a specialist in this space. Our team travels to and from health centres and clinic locations using a company vehicle.
Our Team You’ll be part of the national programme, working alongside our Senior Diabetic Retinal Technicians and Team Leader and other programme seniors, whilst being supported by the administration team, programme manager and clinical lead. All of our team are already (or on their way to being) subject matter experts in Retinopathy – you’ll never find yourself in a position where you don’t have the support you need.
As a company, we aim to provide our patients and clients with a consistently high level of care, skill and professional integrity. We believe that the service we provide represents outstanding economic value, yet maintains the highest technical and professional standards clinically achievable. The role involves travelling to and from health centres and clinic locations using a company vehicle.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include:
Perform Eye Photography to identify retina damage caused by diabetes complications.
Work with the Retinal Technicians team and programme staff to deliver care and support.
Travel to health centres and clinic locations using a company vehicle.
Support opportunities to develop skills and progress within the space.
Qualifications We want to make sure you’re set for success, so these are the key skills we’re looking for:
Experience is not required
Clean Irish driving license and own car is essential
A passion for customer care and positive patient outcomes
Being IT literate is a must - word processing, spreadsheets and regular use of Microsoft Office
Initiative and the ability to prioritise tasks, as well as using problem-solving skills
A great work ethic and a proactive approach are essential, as you’ll be largely unsupervised after the initial training period
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Benefits Matched Rate Pension
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Additional Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the EU. Documentary evidence will be required.
A full, clean Irish driving licence is essential.
All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role, Garda Vetting may also be required.
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
Who We Are We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies. Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference. We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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