Job summary
- Main area
- Screening Services
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasionally weekend working will be required.)
- Job ref
- 028-ACS045-1224
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Diabetic Eye Screening Wales
- Town
- Treforest
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Retinal Grader
Band 4
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Job overview
Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) are seeking an enthusiastic and committed full time retinal grader to join our busy grading team based at Treforest, South Wales.Ìý
You will be responsible for assessing retinal images and identifying the presence and severity of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). This is a specialised role, using dedicated software to examine the photographic image in detail. This will require high levels of concentration and review, and extended periods of time using display screen equipment.
We are committed to provide a high-quality service to our participants. We are looking for someone who cares about the people that we see, and who can work with us to continually improve the service that we provide.
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Main duties of the job
A retinal graders main duty is the grading and assessment of retinal images and identifying those that require priority grading, applying appropriate action and management to the individual’s screening episode. You will need to be able to follow strict criteria, and work within programme standard operating procedures and guidelines. Undertaking additional duties will also be required, such as dealing with queries, referring participants to secondary care and interpreting feedback after referral. A good level of administrative ability and computer literacy will be required
You may need to engage with DESW participants, responding to queries and explaining screening results. Liaising with other departments within the organisation, service clinicians and communicating with secondary care contacts is required.
You will be expected to undergo regular training sessions and be able to comply with policies and procedures for the programme and for PHW, such as participant confidentiality and data security.
You will also actively take part in internal and external quality assurance processes and maintain or exceed agreed competency levels.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would like you to be a team player and be able to show concentration and dedication to the role. Previous experience of grading is not required, as full training will be provided. In addition, we will support you to complete an accredited level 4 Diploma in Diabetic Eye Grading (Agored Cymru) which is a requirement for the role.
DESW is undergoing continual improvement and adaptation to meet the demands of a busy screening programme, and is reviewing new ways of working. Currently the role is office-based.
Please see job description and person specification for more details
Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasionally weekend working will be required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A’ level or equivalent or technical qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to continuous learning.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
- NHS/Ophthalmology experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise work.
- Possess IT skills
- Demonstrate good attention to detail
Special Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of diabetes and diabetic eye disease.Understanding of diabetes and diabetic eye disease.
- Understanding of eye anatomy.
Other
Essential criteria
- Normal colour vision in both eyes (glasses are acceptable).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Owen Lloyd
- Job title
- Specialist Optometrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01443 849329
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