Retinal Screening Photographer | Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is offering an exciting opportunity for a Retinal Screening Photographer to join the Humber Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. The role involves conducting visual acuity examinations, performing digital photography of the retina, and providing patient management. Candidates must hold a valid driving license and work towards a Health Screener Diploma in Retinal Screening. Travel is expected as part of the job, and potential weekend work may be introduced.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and full driving license.
• Complete the mandatory units of the Health Screener Diploma within 4 months.
• Support to complete training requirements and NHS Screener diploma.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual acuity examinations.
• Perform digital photography of the retina.
• Provide patient management during clinics.

Education

Health Screener Diploma in Retinal Screening

Job description

Overview

1 Full time (37.5 hours per week) post to work between North and North East Lincolnshire, based primarily in Brigg/Scunthorpe/Grimsby, with occasional travel to Hull and East Riding screening venues.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated person to join the Humber Diabetic Eye Screening Programme as a Retinal Screening Photographer. The successful applicant will work with the Diabetic Eye screening team and be responsible for providing visual acuity examinations and digital photography during diabetic eye screening clinics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual acuity examinations
• Perform digital photography of the retina in a dark environment within an office or mobile unit
• Provide patient management during clinics to ensure a timely screening process
• Receive full in-house training to administer eye drops and prepare patients for photography

Qualifications and Training

• Must hold a current and full driving license and undertake a trust driving assessment
• Post holder to work towards and complete a Health Screener Diploma in Retinal Screening
• Support to complete training requirements and the NHS Screener diploma with an allocated mentor/assessor
• Complete the 4 mandatory units of the Health Screener Diploma within 4 months of appointment to work independently; remaining qualification to be completed within 2 years

Terms and Conditions

• Travel to base of work; travel expenses are not provided
• Possibility of weekend work in future due to service transformations
• Must be able to travel to screening venues and work in a mobile unit as required

Additional Information

• The post is part of the Humber Health Partnership, a collaboration between NLAG and HUTH, delivering services for a population of 1.65 million
• The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and operates multiple hospital sites
• We are committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025