Health Care Support Worker

Public Health Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer) to deliver screening clinics across North Wales, based in Wrexham. You will guide participants through screening appointments and capture retina images using specialised cameras.

We expect enthusiasm, patient-focused care, and a willingness to train as a retinal screener. A full UK driving licence is essential and Welsh language skills are desirable, with English speakers welcomed.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, patient-centred and able to work in health or social care settings.
• Willingness to train as retinal screener and attain diploma.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites.

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 North Wales and occasionally other regions within Wales.

Skills

Patient-facing experience

Willingness to travel

Education

Retinal screening Diploma (preferred)

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

• 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 North Wales and occasionally other regions within Wales.
  An exciting opportunity to join our busy North Wales team based Wrexham as Healthcare Support Workers (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 screeners. If you are... Experienced in a patient or customer-facing role in a Health or Social Care setting, Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered 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! The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is "Working together for a healthier Wales". We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. We are guided by our Values, "Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference". We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.