Diabetic Eye Screener / Grader
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
This is an opportunity to join Cornwall's Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme whose centre is based at Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro. The Progra...
To prevent the development of blindness through the early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy by providing a high-quality systematic screening and grading service throughout Cornwall.
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.
- Working towards or hold City & Guilds Cert in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening or Level 3 Health Screeners Diploma.
Experience
Essential: - Experience working in Diabetic Eye Screening.
Skills
Essential: - Computer literate.; - Knowledge of diabetic retinopathy.; - Good communicator.; - Be able to travel between sites across Cornwall.
Desirable: - Experienced in using non-mydriatic retinal cameras.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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