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Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Public Health Wales is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Public Health Wales NHS Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
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About the job
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join our busy South Wales team as a Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer), directly delivering screening clinics to participants primarily in the area. The ability to travel between sites is essential for this role to transport equipment in Diabetic Eye Screening vehicles.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team and train as a retinal screener.
If you are...
Experienced in a patient or customer-facing role in a Health or Social Care setting,
Passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centred care,
Dedicated to continuous service improvement,
Committed to attaining a retinal screening Diploma,
...and hold a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you!
About DESW
Our service provides screening to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated. The screening process involves taking high-quality digital images of the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) to identify any damage to the small blood vessels caused by diabetes.
To learn more about the work we do, please visit Diabetic Eye Screening Wales - Public Health Wales
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Guide participants through screening appointments, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Administer eye drops and accurately check pupil dilation within specified timeframes.
- Capture high-quality digital images of the retina using specialised cameras.
- Strictly adhere to DESW protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Drive the Trust's Light Goods Vehicle to clinic venues primarily across South Wales and occasionally other regions within Wales.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Advert text from Public Health Wales, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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