Programme Team Leader

InHealth Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being hub and EAP

Job summary

InHealth Group Limited is seeking a Programme Team Leader for Diabetic Eye Screening to manage and develop a team of retinal screeners across the North West London programme. You will work with the Programme Manager to deliver high-quality, patient-focused screening services, ensuring rota coverage and maintaining clinical standards.

The role requires leadership capabilities, a Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners or equivalent, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisation and prioritisation skills in a busy clinical setting.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of screeners to deliver excellent screening and grading services.
• Provide mentoring, training and constructive challenge to maintain high clinical standards.
• Support team members in achieving their Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners.
• Assist with staff rota planning and ensure adequate clinic and grading cover at all times.
• Monitor clinic environments to ensure compliance with clinical and organisational standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet programme objectives.
• Oversee compliance processes and provide support where required.
• Promote a proactive, solution focused approach to daily challenges.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisation

Education

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Programme Team Leader, Diabetic Eye Screening

A driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.

At InHealth, we are proud to have supported the NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme since 2011. Today, we deliver fully managed screening services nationwide, supported by innovative in-house technology that enhances efficiency and improves the experience for both patients and our teams.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Programme Team Leader to play a key role in delivering a high quality diabetic retinal screening service across our North West London programme.

In this role, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to lead, support and develop a team of retinal screeners. You will be at the heart of ensuring a seamless, patient focused service, combining strong people leadership with operational excellence.

If you enjoy mentoring others, solving problems and making a real difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support a team of screeners to deliver excellent screening and grading services
• Provide mentoring, training and constructive challenge to maintain high clinical standards
• Support team members in achieving their Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
• Assist with staff rota planning and ensure adequate clinic and grading cover at all times
• Monitor clinic environments to ensure compliance with clinical and organisational standards
• Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager to meet programme objectives
• Oversee compliance processes and provide support where required
• Promote a proactive, solution focused approach to daily challenges
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care and service delivery

What We Are Looking For

• Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop others
• High standard of grading in line with Internal Quality Assurance
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
• Experience in rota planning or operational coordination

What's in it for you

We offer a fantastic benefits package, which is available through a mobile-enabled rewards platform, called InJoy. This is your place to access thousands of offers and discounts on a wide range of products and services relating to: fashion, travel, eating out, technology, leisure and more!

In addition to this, we also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Refer a friend bonus
• Discounts on InHealth’s healthcare services
• Smart tech, Cycle to Work and thousands of discounts and cashback options
• Paid-for professional memberships and more!

Making sure our people are happy at work is one of our main priorities, which means giving them as many opportunities as we can to support their personal and professional growth. We also have an innovative approach to personal and professional development, helping you to be the best version of you and giving you a real career pathway. IND01

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions, working in partnership with the NHS for more than 30 years to make healthcare better for more than 5 million patients each year.

For clinical colleagues, that means delivering high-quality care within modern settings, with state-of-the-art equipment across a wide range of community, hospital and mobile settings.

With flexibility, strong learning and development opportunities, and the chance to support people at important moments in their healthcare journey, you can build a rewarding career while making a real difference locally and nationally.

InHealth is a place where you're trusted to do your job well, supported by people who value your expertise and give you the space to act on it. Teams show up for each other, leaders back your judgment and help remove blockers rather than create them.

New opportunities open as we grow - whether that's progressing, moving sideways or taking on something different as your strengths evolve. And everything we do is focussed on making healthcare better - for patients, partners and the people delivering care.