213641 (KMc) Screener/Grader

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Lothian

Retinopathy Screening Photographer/Primary Grader

35 hours per week

L-DE-DRS-RS

Pay Band 5

Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

We are currently looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic photographer to join the regional Diabetic Eye Screening team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high quality digital photographic screening service for patients with diabetes within Lothian across a variety of sites. They must be able to work on their own initiative within set protocols, be able to prioritise workload and work well under pressure whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy. They must also be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills as well as a degree of flexibility.

Following extensive training the successful applicant will perform primary grading of images, for which they will need the ability to concentrate and have good pattern recognition skills. They will also be expected to participate in ongoing training and accreditation in line with national standards.

Experience within diabetes and/or ophthalmology would be beneficial but not essential, but the desire and ambition to be involved in this service is. A recognised photographic qualification to HND or degree level and a clean driving licence are required.

Informal enquiries are encouraged.

For Further Information Contact

Norah Grant, Programme Manager on 0131 536 3928, or the Screening Office on 0131 536 4148

NHS Lothian operates a No Smoking Policy

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.