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Public Health Wales
Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom, Wales
Overview of the Job
Joining our busy South Wales team as a Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer) is a great opportunity. You will be responsible for providing screening clinics to participants directly, mainly in the area, but you will also have the option to stay overnight on a regular basis to help run clinic locations around Mid Wales. Transporting equipment in Diabetic Eye Screening vehicles requires the ability to move between locations.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated person to become a retinal screener and join our team.
If you’re
Having worked with patients or clients in a health or social care context,
Enthusiastic about delivering superior, patient-focused care,
Committed to ongoing service enhancement,
Devoted to obtaining a diploma in retinal screening,
…and possess a valid UK driver’s license, we would be delighted to speak with you!
Principal responsibilities of the position
Principal Duties:
- Assist participants with their screening appointments while maintaining correct documentation.
- In the allotted time, apply eye drops and precisely measure pupil dilation.
- Use specialist cameras to take sharp digital pictures of the retina.
- Follow normal operating procedures and DESW guidelines to the letter.
- Drive the Trust’s light-goods vehicle to clinic locations, mostly in Powys and South Wales, but also occasionally in other parts of Wales.
Qualifications
Essential
- The following qualifications are desirable: a GSCE in English language and mathematics, an HND, a Level 2 NVQ in literacy and numeracy, or an equivalent degree in photography or healthcare.
- Dedication to lifelong learning and proof of CPD
- A high level of general education
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience with health or social services
- Working as a multidisciplinary team
- Direct patient interaction and a customer-facing position
- Recognising the significance of adhering to procedures and rules
- Interest in screening services and/or photographs
Competencies and Qualities
Essential
- Collaborator
- Computer-savvy, particularly with Windows packages
- Capacity to function under pressure
- Excellent manual dexterity
- the capacity to work methodically while paying close attention to details.
- Compassionate treatment of patients
- Strong communication abilities
- Taking patient confidentiality seriously
Closing Date: 10 April 2025
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