Health Care Support Worker - INTERNAL

Job description

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 jobKey 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 SpecificationQualifications

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 CheckThis 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carmarthen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English