Programme Team Leader

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Programme Team Leader to play a key role in delivering a high quality diabetic retinal screening service across our North West London programme. In this role, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to lead, support and develop a team of retinal screeners. You will be at the heart of ensuring a seamless, patient focused service, combining strong people leadership with operational excellence. If you enjoy mentoring others, solving problems and making a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Lead, coach and support a team of screeners to deliver excellent screening and grading services Provide mentoring, training and constructive challenge to maintain high clinical standards Support team members in achieving their Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners Assist with staff rota planning and ensure adequate clinic and grading cover at all times Monitor clinic environments to ensure compliance with clinical and organisational standards Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet programme objectives Oversee compliance processes and provide support where required Promote a proactive, solution focused approach to daily challenges Maintain the highest standards of patient care and service delivery

About us

InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.

With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.

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Details

• Date posted: 28 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £29,030 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 6423
• Job locations: 179a, Bilton Road, Greenford, Middlesex, UB67HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Programme Team Leader, Diabetic Eye Screening

Location: North West London Salary: £29,030

A driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.

At InHealth, we are proud to have supported the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme since 2011. Today, we deliver fully managed screening services nationwide, supported by innovative in-house technology that enhances efficiency and improves the experience for both patients and our teams.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Programme Team Leader to play a key role in delivering a high quality diabetic retinal screening service across our North West London programme.

In this role, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to lead, support and develop a team of retinal screeners. You will be at the heart of ensuring a seamless, patient focused service, combining strong people leadership with operational excellence.

If you enjoy mentoring others, solving problems and making a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.

• Lead, coach and support a team of screeners to deliver excellent screening and grading services
• Provide mentoring, training and constructive challenge to maintain high clinical standards
• Support team members in achieving their Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
• Assist with staff rota planning and ensure adequate clinic and grading cover at all times
• Monitor clinic environments to ensure compliance with clinical and organisational standards
• Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet programme objectives
• Oversee compliance processes and provide support where required
• Promote a proactive, solution focused approach to daily challenges
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care and service delivery

Essential:

• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• High standard of grading in line with Internal Quality Assurance

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Experience in rota planning or operational coordination