Retinal Screener / Grader

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Lease cars

Cycle to Work

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle invites applications for a Retinal Screener/Grader. You will contribute to the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme by delivering high-quality screening services across Cumbria and performing retina image capture and analysis.

The role requires a Level 3 Health Screener Diploma or willingness to undertake training within 18 months, a full UK driving license, and the ability to work within NHS clinics and across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health Screener Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in NHS clinic settings preferred.
• Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy and screening procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diabetic eye screening using Routine Digital Screening and Digital Surveillance, including OCT imaging.
• Analyse retina images to identify diabetic eye disease and other eye conditions.
• Maintain compliance with service policies and complete required training.

Skills

Good organisational ability

Ability to work under pressure

High concentration levels

Self-motivator

Time management

Education

Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Retinal Screener / Grader

The closing date is 17 November 2026

To contribute to the efficient and effective management of the Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP). The post holder will provide a service to help prevent the development of blindness through the early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy by providing a high quality systematic screening and grading service throughout Cumbria.

To deliver screening clinics within the locality and also hold a full, valid UK driving license (manual vehicle), to be able to transport the mobile screening equipment to various clinic sites.

To perform detailed retina image capture and analysis to identify any diabetic eye disease and follow service policies for appropriate outcomes.

If not already obtained, the post requires the completion of the Level 3 diploma in Health Screening, to be completed within 18 months of commencement.

Main duties of the job

The role involves delivering diabetic eye screening through Routine Digital Screening, Digital Surveillance, which includes the use of Optical Coherence Tomography imaging. This is obtained through specialist equipment, where full training will be provided.

The role also involves training and competencies to be able to analyse images of the retina and identify diabetic eye disease as well as other eye conditions.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Subject to eligibility

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education
• To hold or be prepared to undertake the Level 3 Health Screener Diploma
• Level 3 Health Screener Diploma

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in a clinic setting, dealing with patients within the NHS
• Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy
• Knowledge of Diabetes and risk factors
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Previous experience in retinal screening and grading
• Knowledge of Hospital Eye Service functions and processes

Skills and Aptitudes

• Good organisational ability
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• High concentration levels
• Ability to work in isolation but part of a team

Personal Circumstances

• Professional attitude
• Confident
• Self-motivator
• Prioritise own workload
• Good time management

Other requirements

• Willing to undertake training as required
• Support and promote equality and value diversity
• Full, valid UK driving license (ability to drive a manual vehicle)

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearPro rata per annum