Job summary
- Main area
- Screening Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 028-ACS021-0724-A
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ladywell House
- Town
- Newtown
- Salary
- £25,524 - £28,010 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker
Band 4
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
Health Care Support Worker - Screener Grader
Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) is establishing a new regional team in Newtown, Powys.
We are seeking four enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team and train as retinal screener graders.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for those ready to take the next step in their careers. Experience in retinal screening or grading is not required, as full training and support will be provided to obtain the necessary qualifications.
If you are…
· Experienced in a patient or customer-facing role in a Health or Social Care setting,
· Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care,
· Dedicated to continuous service improvement,
· Committed to attaining a retinal screening Diploma,
…and hold a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you!
About DESW
Our service provides screening to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated. The screening process involves taking high-quality digital images of the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) to identify any damage to the small blood vessels caused by diabetes.
To learn more about the work we do, please visit Diabetic Eye Screening Wales - Public Health Wales
Main duties of the job
The role involves a rotation between retinal screening and grading, with a primary focus on screening.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guide participants through screening appointments, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Administer eye drops and accurately check pupil dilation within specified timeframes.
- Capture high-quality digital images of the retina using specialised cameras.
- Provide primary and secondary grading to identify diabetic retinopathy risk features.
- Strictly adhere to DESW protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Drive the Trust's Light Goods Vehicle to clinic venues primarily across Powys and occasionally other regions within Wales.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience in a direct patient or customer-facing role within a health or social care setting.
- A valid full UK driving licence which enables you to drive the Trust’s Light Goods Vehicle.
- Willingness to learn and commitment to achieving the required qualifications.
- Excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach.
- Experience with SLR digital cameras or retinal fundus cameras is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
Training and Qualifications:
We will provide full training and support to achieve the following qualifications which are fully funded:
· Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Fundamentals of Health Screening
· Level 3 Certificate for Diabetic Eye Screening Assistants
· Level 4 Diploma Diabetic Eye Screening (Photography)
· Level 4 Diploma Diabetic Eye Screening Grading)
The learning to achieve these qualifications will be delivered through on-the-job training, e-learning, practical assessments, and some written assignments, with paid study leave as required.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for greater detail.
Please ensure that your application is tailored specifically for this role and that your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification section below, providing examples where possible.
Interviews will be face-to-face. Online interviews will not be considered.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GSCE (English Language and Mathematics are desirable) or HND or Level 2 NVQ (literacy and numeracy desirable) or equivalent education in relevant Healthcare subject or photography, or relevant equivalent experience.
- Commitment to continuous learning / evidence of CPD
- A good standard of general education
Desirable criteria
- Diploma in Health Screening / Retinal Grading
- Professional qualification - medical photography
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Health or social care experience
- Multi-disciplinary team working
- Direct patient contact / customer facing role
- Understanding of importance of following processes / guidelines
- Interest in photography and / or screening services
Desirable criteria
- Practical photography
- Ophthalmology experience
- Experience of quality systems and process.
- Understanding of diabetic eye disease
- Anatomy of the eye
- Understanding of diabetes
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Team Worker
- Computer literate - esp windows packages
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good level of manual dexterity
- Ability to work methodically and demonstrate good attention to detail.
- Sympathetic attitude towards patients
- Good communication skills
- Responsible attitude towards patient confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of manual handling guidelines
- Understanding of importing/exporting data via networks
Other
Essential criteria
- Normal colour vision to complete assessments involving the use of software to review retina images in specific colours.
- Full driving licence essential as there will be a requirement to drive a light goods vehicle daily, provided by PHW Trust.
- Flexible approach to hours of work Ability to travel throughout Wales with overnight stays
Desirable criteria
- Experience in driving Light goods vehicles (LGV)
- Welsh language speaker
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Finn
- Job title
- Regional Nurse Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07385392620
- Additional information
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, Catherine Finn is available to take your call from 9am to 3pm between 28th and 30th August. If you would like to contact Catherine outside of these times, please contact her by email.
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