This Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer) post sits within Public Health Wales's Diabetic Eye Screening Wales service, serving a South Wales team. The work centres on guiding participants through screening appointments, administering eye drops and capturing digital images of the retina. The role involves driving a light goods vehicle between clinics, mainly across South Wales, with occasional overnight stays and training towards a retinal screening diploma. Candidates need a full UK driving licence to be considered.
What the job involves
- Guide participants through screening appointments and keep accurate records
- Administer eye drops and check pupil dilation within set timeframes
- Capture high-quality digital retinal images using specialised cameras
- Follow DESW protocols and standard operating procedures strictly
- Drive the Trust's light goods vehicle to clinic venues across Wales
Qualifications
- GCSE, HND or Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent healthcare or photography education, or relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD and commitment to continuous learning
- A good standard of general education
Experience
- Health or social care experience
- Direct patient contact or customer-facing role
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Understanding of the importance of following processes and guidelines
- Interest in photography or screening services
Skills & knowledge
- Good manual dexterity
- Computer literacy, especially Windows packages
- Methodical approach with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Sympathetic attitude towards patients and responsible handling of confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Normal colour vision
Nice to have
- Diploma in Health Screening
- Professional qualification in medical photography, or practical photography
- Ophthalmology experience, or understanding of diabetes, diabetic eye disease and eye anatomy
- Experience of quality systems and processes
- Experience driving light goods vehicles
- Welsh language speaker
- Awareness of manual handling guidelines
- Understanding of importing and exporting data via networks
What’s offered
- Support for flexible working, including part-time roles and job sharing
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
