Health Care Support Worker

The role involves a rotation between retinal screening and grading, with a primary focus on screening., + 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 Powys and occasionally other regions within Wales.

Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers., 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, but with flexibility for frequent overnight stays to support running clinic venues across Mid Wales. The ability to travel between sites is essential for this role to transport equipment in Diabetic Eye Screening vehicles.
We are seeking four enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team and train as retinal screeners.
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!, The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The salary scale shown is for a full-time member of staff, with the amount being adjusted pro rata for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.
In general, anyone joining our Trust who has not previously worked in the NHS will, by default, start on the first point of the advertised pay band. Pay progression will then be determined by annual Performance and Development Reviews in accordance with the NHS Wales Pay Progression Policy. An application for Incremental Credit may be considered, but can only be awarded based on evidenced, reckonable service and/or equivalent, relevant experience.