Trainee Diabetic Retinal Screener/Grader

>Job summary 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 DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. 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 description 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 description 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. <h2 class="nhsuk-heading-l"