Health Care Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

Health Care Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

Join as a Health Care Support Worker at Public Health Wales NHS Trust. Sponsorship available for eligible candidates. Apply today!

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom, Wales

Overview of the Job

Joining our busy South Wales team as a Healthcare Support Worker (Retinal Photographer) is a great opportunity. You will be responsible for providing screening clinics to participants directly, mainly in the area, but you will also have the option to stay overnight on a regular basis to help run clinic locations around Mid Wales. Transporting equipment in Diabetic Eye Screening vehicles requires the ability to move between locations.

We are looking for a motivated and dedicated person to become a retinal screener and join our team.

If you’re:

• Having worked with patients or clients in a health or social care context,
• Enthusiastic about delivering superior, patient-focused care,
• Committed to ongoing service enhancement,
• Devoted to obtaining a diploma in retinal screening,
• Possess a valid UK driver’s license, we would be delighted to speak with you!

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

• Assist participants with their screening appointments while maintaining correct documentation.
• In the allotted time, apply eye drops and precisely measure pupil dilation.
• Use specialist cameras to take sharp digital pictures of the retina.
• Follow normal operating procedures and DESW guidelines to the letter.
• Drive the Trust’s light-goods vehicle to clinic locations, mostly in Powys and South Wales, but also occasionally in other parts of Wales.

Qualifications

Essential

• A GSCE in English language and mathematics, an HND, a Level 2 NVQ in literacy and numeracy, or an equivalent degree in photography or healthcare.
• Dedication to lifelong learning and proof of CPD.
• A high level of general education.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience with health or social services.
• Working as a multidisciplinary team.
• Direct patient interaction and a customer-facing position.
• Recognizing the significance of adhering to procedures and rules.
• Interest in screening services and/or photographs.

Competencies and Qualities

Essential

• Collaborator.
• Computer-savvy, particularly with Windows packages.
• Capacity to function under pressure.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• The capacity to work methodically while paying close attention to details.
• Compassionate treatment of patients.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Taking patient confidentiality seriously.

Closing Date: 10 April 2025