Retinal screener

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Retinal Screener for the York area. This role involves managing screening clinics and performing essential eye tests and procedures for patients with diabetes. Training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to enter the field. The position includes benefits such as access to the NHS Pension Scheme and various paid leave options. Applicants must hold a full driving licence and demonstrate proficiency in IT systems.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in customer care and working with the public is preferred.
• Ability to use windows-based computer systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage screening clinics unsupervised in various locations.
• Perform visual acuity tests and handle specialized photographic equipment.
• Build relationships with health care professionals at screening sites.

Skills

Customer care experience

Clear understanding of IT systems

Education

Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)

Driving Licence

Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Diabetic Eye – Screener) or willingness to undertake

Job description

The closing date is 12 January 2026

North Yorkshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme is looking to recruit a full‑time Retinal Screener to the team based in the York area on a 37.5 hours permanent contract.

The Screening Team are part of the North Yorkshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme delivering a photographic screening service to over 44,000 people with diabetes across North Yorkshire.

Previous experience is not essential as full training will be given, and the successful candidate will undertake a competency‑based bespoke health screening qualification over 18 months.

The role is very rewarding, and once your training is complete you will be working autonomously in your own busy clinics looking after people with diabetes who require eye screening.

The post is primarily based in York and the successful candidate will join the locality team delivering retinal screening in the surrounding area.

It is essential you hold a full driving licence with access to a vehicle as equipment will need to be transported around the locality in specific Trust vehicles.

Experience in using windows‑based computer systems is necessary.

Main duties of the job

• Manage screening clinics unsupervised throughout all areas of the programme, often working alone off‑site. This includes performing visual acuity testing and instilling eye drops; capturing and reviewing retinal photographic images using specialised fundus photography. It may be necessary to make a prompt referral for urgent grading at the point of screening.
• Take responsibility for all equipment required for each screening session and ensure its fitness for purpose which includes vehicles, cameras, IT equipment etc.
• Ensure good relationships are developed and maintained at all screening locations with GP practice managers, surgery staff and other practice staff and health care workers.
• Make a judgement from a range of options following initial analysis of the patients' visual acuity to decide on the requirement to instill eye drops (mydriasis) as prescribed and according to screening programme protocols and proceed if necessary.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs‑[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qua

• Maths and English GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• UK Driving Licence
• Clear understanding and evidence of using windows‑based IT systems
• Hold the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners (Diabetic Eye – Screener) or willingness to undertake

Essential & Desirable

• Evidence of working with the public and in customer care
• Experience of working in a diabetic eye screening programme

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 name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NYDESP office