Retinal Grader

Public Health Wales NHS Trust; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Public Health Wales NHS Trust is seeking a retinal grader (Band 4) to join the Diabetic Eye Screening Wales team. The role is part-time (18.75 hours per week) with a rota between 07:00 and 20:00, and occasional weekend work. Full training provided, including a Diploma in Diabetic Eye Grading.

Based in Wales, the post is office-based with scope to contribute to quality assurance and patient care within DESW. Welsh language skills are welcomed and accommodated where possible.

Qualifications

• A’ level or equivalent or technical qualification.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Grade and assess retinal images to identify diabetic retinopathy.
• Follow strict criteria and SOPs for screening.
• Engage with DESW participants and liaise with other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Prioritise work

IT skills

Education

A’ level or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

Main area Screening Services Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasionally weekend working will be required.) Job ref 028-ACS033-0926

Site Diabetic Eye Screening Wales Town Treforest Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/10/2026

Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales

Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Important Note for vacancies offered on a fixed-term or secondment basis.

Job overview

Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) are seeking an enthusiastic and committed full time retinal grader to join our busy grading team.

You will be responsible for assessing retinal images and identifying the presence and severity of diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy). This is a specialised role, using dedicated software to examine the photographic image in detail. This will require high levels of concentration and review, and extended periods of time using display screen equipment.

We are committed to provide a high-quality service to our participants. We are looking for someone who cares about the people that we see, and who can work with us to continually improve the service that we provide.

Main duties of the job

A retinal graders main duty is the grading and assessment of retinal images and identifying those that require priority grading, applying appropriate action and management to the individual’s screening episode. You will need to be able to follow strict criteria, and work within programme standard operating procedures and guidelines. Undertaking additional duties will also be required, such as dealing with queries, referring participants to secondary care and interpreting feedback after referral. A good level of administrative ability and computer literacy will be required

You may need to engage with DESW participants, responding to queries and explaining screening results. Liaising with other departments within the organisation, service clinicians and communicating with secondary care contacts is required.

You will be expected to undergo regular training sessions and be able to comply with policies and procedures for the programme and for PHW, such as participant confidentiality and data security.

You will also actively take part in internal and external quality assurance processes and maintain or exceed agreed competency levels.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would like you to be a team player and be able to show concentration and dedication to the role. Previous experience of grading is not required, as full training will be provided. In addition, we will support you to complete an accredited level 4 Diploma in Diabetic Eye Grading (Agored Cymru) which is a requirement for the role.

DESW is undergoing continual improvement and adaptation to meet the demands of a busy screening programme, and is reviewing new ways of working. Currently the role is office-based.

Please see job description and person specification for more details

Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasionally weekend working will be required.

Person specification

Qualifications

• A’ level or equivalent or technical qualification.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Experience

• Experience of working within a team
• NHS/Ophthalmology experience.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise work.
• Possess IT skills

Special Knowledge

• Understanding of diabetes and diabetic eye disease.Understanding of diabetes and diabetic eye disease.
• Understanding of eye anatomy.

Other

• Normal colour vision in both eyes (glasses are acceptable).

Public Health Wales, reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications.

Priority is given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

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We are committed to fair, transparent recruitment and believe in equality of opportunity in our workplace and will not tolerate discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, religion or belief, race or nationality, marriage or civil partnership status, sex, sexual orientation, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs – or on any other grounds. We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy .An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or relevant experience.

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