Trainee Diabetic Retinal Screener

We are seeking to appoint a Trainee Retinal Screener Grader to the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

The Doncaster & Bassetlaw Diabetic Eye Screening Programme screens over 36,000 patients each year across a number of fixed and mobile screening venues throughout Doncaster and Bassetlaw to deliver a consistently high quality diabetic eye screening service for people with diabetes. The role of a Retinal Screener/ Grader is a key function of the department, screening patients including taking detailed images and scans of the retina as well as grading these images for diabetic eye disease. The post includes undertaking the mandatory Level 3 diploma in Health Screening. From commencement of the post until the completion of the diploma, the salary will be based on a Band 3 and increased to Band 4 once the diploma is obtained.

Requires the ability to be flexible to cover sites throughout Doncaster and Bassetlaw. Car driver/access to personal vehicle desirable due to off site and community based working.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality screening and grading service across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw area against National Service Framework and National Quality Assurance Standards.
• To ensure the early detection of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and the reduction of blindness.
• To support the activities of the department to ensure that National Quality Standards and the Key Performance Indicators and other targets are met.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, often under pressure, on rare occasions with no guidance from peers, senior team members or the departmental managers, whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care, safety, education and time management.
• Responsibility for handling patient images and data and prioritising time to ensure the service meets national standards.
• To remain focused and resourceful in adverse working conditions so that technical problems can be analysed and resolved.

About us

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year

This is a band 3 progressing to a band 4

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

272-8130912

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a patient or customer focused environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the diabetic eye screening programme
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients or customers including those with communication barriers.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a Retinal screener/photographer
• Knowledge of the cameras and software used in diabetic eye screening

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic skills in English and Mathematics
• Be prepared to study for the appropriate modules in Diabetes Retinopathy as outlined by the National Screening Programme which will involve some self-directed study in own time.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Health Screener Diploma including Grading Unit or equivalent

Personal skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to build effective relationships with team members in primary and secondary care
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with staff who are part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to run clinics with unpredictable workloads

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a patient or customer focused environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the diabetic eye screening programme
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients or customers including those with communication barriers.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a Retinal screener/photographer
• Knowledge of the cameras and software used in diabetic eye screening

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic skills in English and Mathematics
• Be prepared to study for the appropriate modules in Diabetes Retinopathy as outlined by the National Screening Programme which will involve some self-directed study in own time.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Health Screener Diploma including Grading Unit or equivalent

Personal skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to build effective relationships with team members in primary and secondary care
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with staff who are part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to run clinics with unpredictable workloads

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 details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a patient or customer focused environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of the diabetic eye screening programme
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of patients or customers including those with communication barriers.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a Retinal screener/photographer
• Knowledge of the cameras and software used in diabetic eye screening

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Basic skills in English and Mathematics
• Be prepared to study for the appropriate modules in Diabetes Retinopathy as outlined by the National Screening Programme which will involve some self-directed study in own time.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Health Screener Diploma including Grading Unit or equivalent

Personal skills & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to build effective relationships with team members in primary and secondary care
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with staff who are part of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to run clinics with unpredictable workloads