Job summary 1 Full time (37.5 hours per week) post to work between Hull, East Riding, based primarily in Hull, with occasional travel to North and North East Lincolnshire screening venues.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated person to join the Humber Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as a Retinal Screening Photographer. The successful applicant will work with the Diabetic Eye screening team and be responsible for providing visual acuity examinations and digital photography during diabetic eye screening clinics.The successful applicant will be given full in house training to ensure they are competent to administer patient eye drops and perform a visual acuity test in preparing the patient for digital photography. The successful applicant will also be given full training to perform digital photography of the patient's retina in a dark environment within an office or mobile unit. Excellent patient management during clinics is essential to ensure a timely screening process. The successful candidate must hold a current and full driving license and will be expected to undertake a trust driving assessment. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to work towards and complete a Health Screener Diploma in Retinal Screening. The post holder will be supported to complete training requirements and the NHS Screener diploma with an allocated mentor/Assessor. The 4 mandatory units of the Health Screener Diploma are to be completed within 4 months of appointment to work independently, with the remainder of the qualification to be completed within 2 years of appointment to post. If you terminate your employment with the Trust during a programme of study, or up to 1 year following completion, you may be required to reimburse the Trust's contribution towards course fees. The final reimbursement figure will be determined after considering the benefits afforded to service to date.The Trust is undergoing service transformations and review, therefore there may be a requirement in future for weekend work. The successful candidate must be able to travel to their base of work, travel expenses are not provided. The post is an excellent opportunity to join an award-nominated, efficient and cost effective department that focuses on developing its personnel whilst providing excellent quality patient care.Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills, together with an ability to prioritise workload and work flexibly under pressure to achieve deadlines. About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 356-25-7135055 Job locations Hull Royal Infirmary Alderson House Hull HU3 2JZ Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Job description Job responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GCSE level grades A-C in Maths and English Language or equivalent. Desirable Diabetic Eye Screening Qualification or working towards Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Able to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Polite telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills Caring, friendly disposition Patient and understanding. Clear and legible writing skills Good team player Comfortable taking individual responsibility but aware limits of competence Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in challenging situations Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated and reliable Experience of using electronic systems. Experience of Microsoft Office products Excellent keyboard skills. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience of working within a patient-facing clinical environment Previous experience of working within a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Experience of Optomize and Retinal Screening systems Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy screening pathway Knowledge of medical records procedures Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Knowledge of Fundus camera equipment Ability to prioritise workload to tight deadlines without supervision and on own initiative Good administrative and organisational skills including written and verbal communication skills Ability to work within and understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality at all times Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act Special Attributes and other Essential Knowledge of Fundus camera equipment Desirable Experience of working with Fundus camera equipment Other Requirements Essential Requirement regularly to travel between screening sites using own transport when required Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Good attendance record Evidence of continued professional development Flexible approach to hours and conditions Committed to further training Current and full manual driving license held at time of interview Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GCSE level grades A-C in Maths and English Language or equivalent. Desirable Diabetic Eye Screening Qualification or working towards Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Able to work in a busy clinical environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Polite telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills Caring, friendly disposition Patient and understanding. Clear and legible writing skills Good team player Comfortable taking individual responsibility but aware limits of competence Ability to respond calmly and appropriately in challenging situations Ability to work under pressure Self-motivated and reliable Experience of using electronic systems. Experience of Microsoft Office products Excellent keyboard skills. Desirable Experience of working within the NHS Experience of working within a patient-facing clinical environment Previous experience of working within a Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Experience of Optomize and Retinal Screening systems Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy screening pathway Knowledge of medical records procedures Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential Knowledge of Fundus camera equipment Ability to prioritise workload to tight deadlines without supervision and on own initiative Good administrative and organisational skills including written and verbal communication skills Ability to work within and understanding of data protection and the need for confidentiality at all times Knowledge of the Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act Special Attributes and other Essential Knowledge of Fundus camera equipment Desirable Experience of working with Fundus camera equipment Other Requirements Essential Requirement regularly to travel between screening sites using own transport when required Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Good attendance record Evidence of continued professional development Flexible approach to hours and conditions Committed to further training Current and full manual driving license held at time of interview Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Hull Royal Infirmary Alderson House Hull HU3 2JZ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)