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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Normal colour vision to complete assessments involving the use of software to review retina images in specific colours.
- Other
Full driving licence essential as there will be a requirement to drive a light goods vehicle daily, provided by PHW Trust.
- Other
Flexible approach to hours of work Ability to travel throughout Wales with overnight stays
- 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.
- Qualifications
Commitment to continuous learning / evidence of CPD
- Qualifications
A good standard of general education
- Skills and Attributes
Team Worker
- Skills and Attributes
Computer literate - esp windows packages
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work under pressure
- Skills and Attributes
Good level of manual dexterity
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to work methodically and demonstrate good attention to detail.
- Skills and Attributes
Sympathetic attitude towards patients
- Skills and Attributes
Good communication skills
- Skills and Attributes
Responsible attitude towards patient confidentiality
- Experience & Knowledge
Health or social care experience
- Experience & Knowledge
Multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience & Knowledge
Direct patient contact / customer facing role
- Experience & Knowledge
Understanding of importance of following processes / guidelines
- Experience & Knowledge
Interest in photography and / or screening services
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Experience in driving Light goods vehicles (LGV)
- Other
Welsh language speaker
- Qualifications
Diploma in Health Screening
- Qualifications
Professional qualification - medical photography
- Skills and Attributes
Awareness of manual handling guidelines
- Skills and Attributes
Understanding of importing/exporting data via networks
- Experience & Knowledge
Practical photography
- Experience & Knowledge
Ophthalmology experience
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of quality systems and process.
- Experience & Knowledge
Understanding of diabetic eye disease
- Experience & Knowledge
Anatomy of the eye
- Experience & Knowledge
Understanding of diabetes
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity to join our busy South 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!
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
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with Public Health Wales NHS Trust in Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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