There is an exciting opportunity to join our busy West Wales team as a Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer), directly delivering screening clinics to participants primarily in the area. The ability to travel between sites is essential for this role to transport equipment in Diabetic Eye Screening vehicles.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team and train as a retinal screener.
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!
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
* Strictly adhere to DESW protocols and standard operating procedures.
* Drive the Trust's Light Goods Vehicle to clinic venues primarily across West Wales and occasionally other regions within Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* Diploma in Health Screening
Experience & Knowledge
* 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 servicesPractical photography
* Ophthalmology experience
* Experience of quality systems and process.
* Understanding of diabetic eye disease
* Anatomy of the eye
* Understanding of diabetes
Skills and Attributes
* Team Worker
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good level of manual dexterity
* Ability to work methodically and demonstrate good attention to detail.
* Sympathetic attitude towards patients
* Responsible attitude towards patient confidentiality
* Awareness of manual handling guidelines
* Understanding of importing/exporting data via networks
Other
* 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
* Experience in driving Light goods vehicles (LGV)
* Welsh language speaker
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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